MA470 Advanced Sport Psychology (Autumn 2023)
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Department of Sport and Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Frank Eirik Abrahamsen
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Duration:
- ½ year
Introduction
This course provides a profound overview of central topics affecting performance and well-being in sport participants of all levels. Psychological themes relevant to understanding antecedents and outcomes of participants' involvement in competitive sport, exercise, and physical activity, will be covered. The course will cover essential topics such as individual and environmental dynamics, cultural issues, ethics, motivation, emotions, and psychobiology of abled and disabled sports participants.
English is the primary language of the course, such as lectures, discussions, and seminars.
Learning outcomes
When completed the course, the students shall be able to
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demonstrate a high ability to reflect on psychological mechanisms influencing performance and well-being in different sport participant groups and settings, with a critical perspective
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use essential sport and exercise psychology theories and models to inform programs and interventions for athletes, coaches, parents, and other significant participants.
Learning methods and activities
The course will run throughout the autumn and comprises lectures, three mandatory group work assignments, student presentations, and discussions. There will be three seminars requiring attendance from the students.
The students shall participate actively and sufficiently in the classes and forfeit the right to take the final examination (see below) if the group assignments are unsatisfactory.
Work requirements
Mandatory submission, consisting of short reflections (individual and small groups), must be uploaded in Canvas. Approved submissions are a prerequisite for signing up for the oral exam.
Attendance at the seminars and group presentations are mandatory. A facilitator chairs group meetings.
Presentations and discussions in class must be in English.
Assessment/exam
Final examination: Individual oral exam based on the curriculum. Pass/fail.
Core literature
As we are in a transition phase between two systems, we refer to the Study Handbook 2023-2024 for literature for courses in the 2023-2024 academic year:https://www.nih.no/studier/program-og-emneplan-arkiv/2023-2024/.