Psychologie du sport et de l'exercice
[PSY1403]
[30h] 5 credits
This course is taught in the 1st semester.
Teacher(s): Philippe Godin
Language: French
Level: First
Aims
Main themes
The laws of psychology come into play in the search for greater efficiency, related to a kind of well-being (emotional control, motivation theories, personality, aggressiveness, group cohesion etc.).
Sport and exercise are considered through various sections of the population : children, adolescents, talented young sportsmen and women, high level athletes, physically and mentally disabled people, delinquents and other sections linked to cultural and gender differences. This course shows how the application of psychology to sport and exercises can, in some cases, promote achievement, good physical and mental health, rehabilitation and, in other cases provide a route to excellence in sport or face extreme situations.
Excessive and deviant aspects are also presented (burn-out, food disorders, dependence etc.).
Some scientifically validated tools, techniques and methods for mental and psychological preparation are presented.
Content and teaching methods
- main fields in psychology of sport and their theoretical aspects: motor learning - personality - motivation - level of physiological activation and role of emotional factors - attention, perception and information processing - self-esteem - leadership etc. and their practical implications.
- physical and sports activity depending on gender, culture, specific populations (children, adolescents, seniors, adults, disabled, at risk, 3rd and 4th ages), work and business competition etc.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)