Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to psychological interventions in competitive sport.
Goal setting and motivational strategies. Motivational climate.
Positive thinking and self-talk.
Stress control and athletic performance.
Relaxation and activation techniques in competitive sport.
Hypnosis - placebo effect. Biofeedback.
Development of self-efficacy in high level sport.
The role of communication and leadership in sport.
Mental imagery and model training.
Techniques for controlling attention and concentration.
Development of self-confidence.
Decision making in team sports.
Strategies to resolve conflicts and to improve communication.
Concepts, theories and programms for psychological preparation.
Revision
Keywords
psychological preparation, counseling, motivation, anxiety, concentration, leadership, communication
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Jowett, S., & Lavallee, D. (2012). Κοινωνική Ψυχολογία των Σπορ. Αθήνα: ΙΩΝ.
Μπάουμαν, Σ., & Τσορμπατζούδης, Χ. (2012). Ψυχολογία στον Αθλητισμό. Θεσσαλονίκη: Copy City.
Cox, R. (2004). Αθλητική Ψυχολογία: Έννοιες και εφαρμογές. Αθήνα: Παριζιάνος.