HLPE2300 Psychology of Sport Participation and Performance

2017

4.5

1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour practical weekly
1 x 20-minute on-line exercises weekly
1 x 20-minute on-line lecture weekly

1 Admission into BSHPA-Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity
1a Admission into BLITTSPC-Bachelor of Letters (Sports Performance Coaching)
1b Admission into BLITTSPCG-Bachelor of Letters (Sports Performance Coaching) (Graduate Entry)
1c Admission into BEXS-Bachelor of Exercise Science
1d Admission into BEXSMEXP-Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Exercise Physiology
1e Admission into BEXSMCEXP-Bachelor of Exercise Science, Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
2 Admission into BBSC-Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
2a Admission into BPS-Bachelor of Psychological Science
2b Admission into BPSY-Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
3 PSYC1102 - Psychology 1B
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b) and 3))

Assignment(s), Test(s), Practical work

To influence participation and performance in sport, sport coaches require a grounded understanding in sport psychology. This topic introduces students to the social-psychological factors which impact participation and performance expertise, with a particular focus on motivational climates and cognition. Drawing on empirical evidence, students will gain a theoretical and practical understanding of the psychology of participation and performance in sport.

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

• Explain the importance and differentiate between several types of sporting activities and their contexts on participation and performance

• Illustrate how environmental factors shape participation and development, including the roles of contextual factors, such as relative age and birthplace effects, and social agents such as parents, coaches and peers.

• Adapt the topic content to propose practical applications of Sport Psychology for athletes, parents, coaches and sport providers.