27172 Applied Sport Psychology
UTS: Business: Leisure, Sport and TourismCredit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Undergraduate
Result Type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 27160 Sport and Exercise Psychology
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Handbook description
This subject examines the field of applied sport psychology. It focuses primarily on performance enhancement through the understanding and implementation of psychological principles in sport situations.
Subject objectives/outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Apply psychological skills to a performance.
- Critically examine and analyse the theoretical relationships and processes presented in this subject.
- Identify factors and interventions associated with sport psychology practice.
Contribution to graduate profile
This elective subject in the BA Human Movement Studies and the BA Sport and Exercise Management programs extends conceptual knowledge and skills regarding the psychological and behavioural aspects of sport performance. It will enable students to develop fundamental skills in applying psychological principles and strategies to performance and competition related environments. It also extends an understanding of related issues pertaining to sports participation, such as coping with injuries, retirement, overtraining and burnout.
Teaching and learning strategies
Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, workshop tutorials, and student presentations. Content for this subject will be supported by UTS Online.
Content
- Psychology of peak performance
- Psychological skills assessment
- Cognitive-behavioural strategies - goal setting, self-regulation, relaxation and activation, cognitive modification, mental imagery, focussing attention and refocussing, mental preparation, performance protocols, distraction control
- Program implementation and evaluation
- Related issues in applied sport psychology - injury prevention and rehabilitation, overtraining, burnout, eating disorders, retirement, youth sport, coach/team issues, chronobiology.
Assessment
Assessment item 1: Mid-semester Exam (Individual)
| Objective(s): | 1-3 |
| Weighting: | 35% |
| Task: | This addresses objectives 1-3. |
Assessment item 2: Presentation (Individual)
| Objective(s): | 2, 3 |
| Weighting: | 25% |
| Task: | This addresses objectives 2 and 3. |
Assessment item 3: End of Semester Project (Individual)
| Objective(s): | 1 |
| Weighting: | 40% |
| Task: | This addresses objective 1. |
