EHR213 Applied Psychology for Sport and Exercise (8)
Abstract| This subject aims to enhance student understanding of current research and practice in applied sport and exercise psychology. It introduces students to a range of psychological interventions currently being used by 'mental' coaches and sport psychologists to improve the performance, satisfaction and personal growth of athletes and exercise participants, including goal setting, relaxation and energising techniques, imagery, mental rehearsal, self-talk, and concentration control. Psychological skills, such as motivation, confidence, self-awareness, concentration, and arousal management that are applicable to coaches, sport psychology specialists, physical educators, sport scientists, sports journalists, sports administrators, exercise leaders, coaches, athletes, and exercisers, are also covered. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR213
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Human Movement Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions| Bachelor of Exercise Science students
Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education) students
Bachelor of Sports Studies/Bachelor of Arts (Communication-Journalism) students
and as approved by Course Co-ordinator
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify the influences that selected psychological factors have on performance and personal growth in sport and exercise settings;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the process of development and implementation of an applied sport psychology program;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of a range of techniques for developing psychological/mental skills;
- be able to apply the above knowledge and techniques to develop (or discuss) a psychological skills training program that addresses the needs of a sport/ population-specific group or individual;
- be able to obtain, evaluate, synthesise and organise information;
- be able to exercise critical thinking and reflective judgement. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Applied Sport Psychology;
- Models of Psychological Preparation for Optimal Performance;
- Psychological Skills Training Program Development;
- Psychological Characteristics of Optimal Performance;
- Flow and Performance;
- Goal Setting and Enhancing Motivation;
- Confidence and Self-Talk;
- Arousal Management (Relaxation and Energising strategies);
- Concentration and Attentional Control Techniques;
- Imagery and Mental Rehearsal;
- Referral Issues;
- Practical Advice from an Applied Sport Psychologist. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
