Sports Psychology course

Course Details

This Sports Psychology course focuses on the scientific study of people and their behaviours in sports contexts and the practical application of that knowledge. Each module of this Sports Psychology Diploma at QLS Level 3 contains associated revision exercises and activity questions which are designed to allow students to demonstrate their underpinning knowledge and show how this can be applied in various contexts. Sport and exercise psychologists work with individuals, teams, and organisations in a wide range of contexts. Examples of their work include:

• Helping elite performers to develop preparation strategies to deal with the demands of competition and training
• Applying research to motor learning and psychophysiological processes to maximise practice and fitness regimes
• Assisting coaches, managers, and referees with enhancing their interpersonal and communication skills
• Counselling injured athletes during their rehabilitation
• Advising youth sports performers travelling to international fixtures on how to deal with disappointment, homesickness, and family problems
• Working with health promotion staff to increase exercise
• Motivation and adherence in sedentary individuals
• Facilitating an optimal ‘motivational climate’ for the clients of exercise instructors
• Optimising the psychosocial benefits that cardiac rehabilitation patients can gain from their exercise involvement

Who should complete this Sports Psychology Course?

• Sports Coaches: Coaches can benefit from understanding sports personalities, motivation techniques, and strategies to manage stress and anxiety in athletes, enhancing their coaching effectiveness.
• Physiotherapists: This course offers physiotherapists insights into the psychological aspects of sports injuries and rehabilitation, aiding in the holistic treatment of athletes.
• Fitness Trainers: Fitness trainers can apply knowledge from this course in goal setting, relaxation techniques, and dealing with burnout, helping them to better motivate and support their clients.
• Sports Managers: Managers in the sports industry can use the course to understand the psychological factors affecting team dynamics and athlete performance, improving team management and development strategies.
• Sports Psychologists and Counsellors: Aspiring sports psychologists and counsellors will find the course valuable in providing foundational knowledge in sports psychology, including imagery and hypnosis in sports, to support athletes and teams.

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

• None.
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