Sport Psychology

ledph2138  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

Sport Psychology
3 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Brevers Damien;
Language
French
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.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 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.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
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
Pré requis : IEPR 1007 - Psychology Oral exam Support : Book and notes
Bibliography
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Teaching materials
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Faculty or entity
FSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Motor Skills: Physical Education