Sports Psychology
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Sports Psychology Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 14 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 140*

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Professionalism and Ethics: Mind, Body and Soul
2

Sport, Playing at Games and Competition
3

Winning is Everything
4

Developing the ‘always a winner attitude’
5

The Mind and the Heart
6

Focusing in and psyching out
7

Tension and Muscle Fatigue
8 Self-belief and Self-doubt
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Professionalism and Ethics - Mind, Body and Soul.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the four areas of knowledge forming the ‘Level of Performance’ indicators.
LO2 Evaluate the three stages of learning in relation to progression of skilled performance.
LO3

Discuss how ‘skills’ and environment can have an impact upon the performance of sports participants.
LO4 Identify how one can comment on the level of skill between expert and novice performers.
 

Module 2 - Sport, Playing at Games and Competition.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Summarise three ways in which the coach can help achieve motivation.
LO2 Describe what is meant by the term ‘Big Mac Attack’ and why it is an important approach when dealing with athletes and their performance.
LO3

Discuss ways in which the coach can vary the programme to maintain motivation levels.
 

Module 3 - Winning is Everything.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Analyse your understanding of the term ‘Winning is Everything’.
 

Module 4 - Developing the 'Always a Winner Attitude'.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Explain what occurs to those who suffer defeat and interpret ‘optimistic enthusiasm’.
LO2 Evaluate the suggested steps for increasing enthusiasm.
LO3

Define how know-how or talents are perceived and show what motivates you to act because you want to.
 

Module 5 - The Mind and the Heart.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Discuss the result of a positive response to pressure.
LO2 Analyse what courageously facing choices brings.
LO3

Define what pressure might be converted into.
LO4 Summarise the most important step when dealing with pressure.
 

Module 6 - Focusing in and Psyching Out.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the concept of ‘tunnel vision’.
LO2 Explain ‘narrow-internal’ in a processing category.
LO3

Analyse the benefits of concentration.
LO4 Summarise the benefits of relaxation.
 

Module 7 - Tension and Muscle Fatigue.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify the signs of muscular tension as a result of fatigue.
LO2 Analyse the ways of coping with muscular tension.
LO3

Define ways of focussing.
 

Module 8 - Self-belief and Self-doubt.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe self-confidence and how it affects the athlete.
LO2 Analyse how an athlete would overcome a lack of confidence.

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