UCL - Sport Psychology

[EDPH2138]

[30h] 3 credits

Teacher(s): Philippe Godin

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

At the end of the course the successful student will be able to...
To know and to understand the basis of the general psychology applied on sport in his development aspects (kids, adults) and competence.
To integrate the first stages of his principles in his own practice as coach or teacher.

Main themes

Main areas from general psychology applied in sport and exercise : motivation- emotion-attention cohesion-leadership motivation - emotion - attention - cohesion de groups - leadership - attentional process - aggressiveness - systemic approach :the role of the family and the close proximity - Behavior psychology : techniques and methods about psychological preparation (imagery, relaxation,..). The athlete psychological specificity: physical activity and therapy, clinical aspects -evaluation psychological quality evaluation -the athlete functioning - specials questions: burnout - eating disorder, injured athletes.

Content and teaching methods

Introduction to sport psychology ( history, specificity in Belgium, definition and mains areas, the role of the sport psychologist. Motivation, Emotion and illustrations of different interventions.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Pré requis : IEPR 1007 - Psychology
Oral exam
Support : Book and notes