Learning Outcomes
By succesfully completing the module students will have gained an understanding of the nature of psychology and psychological research in relation to sport and exercise, the psychological factors that determine sport and exercise behavior, the theoretical models explaining sport and exercise behavior, and practical implications for improving sport and exercise participants experiences.
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introductin to sport and exercise psychology
Psychology of exercise participation
Self-determination theory and exercise behavior
Achievement motivation and participation in sport
Anxiety, positive psychology and sport performance
Attention and concentration in sport
Overtraining, psychological burnout and weight management in sport
Morality in sport
Psychology of injury rehabilitation
Communication, group dynamics, and leadership in sport
Applied sport psychology for performance enhancement
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Biddle, S. J. H. (1995). European perspectives on exercise and sport psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Buckworth, J., & Dishman, R. K. (2002). Exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Gill, D. (2000). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (1999). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, J. (2001). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.
Roberts, G. C. (2001) (Ed.) Advances in motivation in sport and exercise. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Fox, K. R. (1997) (Ed.). The physical self: From motivation to well-being. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Horn, T. S. (2002). Advances in sport psychology (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., & Janelle, S. M. (2001) (Eds.) Handbook of sport psychology (2nd ed.). New York: Wiley.