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Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance with Thesis

SPS545

APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
SPS545
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Discuss and critically evaluate the nature and purpose of applied sport psychology interventions.
  2. Collate, analyze and critically evaluate data resulting from the use of performance profiling and psychological needs analysis.
  3. Learn and justify psychological techniques suitable for enhancing performance.
  4. Make a fluent and comprehensive oral presentation using appropriate terminology and conventions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBu dersin sonunda öğrenciler, spor psikolojisi teorilerinin yapısını uygulama alanında geliştirebilirler, spor psikolojisinde yer alan bazı anahtar becerileri (imgeleme, hedef belirleme, olumlu konuşma gibi) geliştirebilirler. Buna ek olarak psikolojik beceri antrenmanlarını spor ortamına uyarlayabilirler.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to applied sport psychology
2nd Week Psyhological Assessment
3rd Week Goal Setting
4th Week Mental Imagery
5th Week Coach-Athlete Relationship
6th Week Team Cohesion
7th Week Psychological problems of Athletes
8th Week Eating Disorders
9th Week Injury
10th Week Substance Abuse
11th Week Career Transition
12th Week Reading and Discussion on Exercise Psychology Literature
13th Week Develop and Conduct Research Projects
14th Week Develop and Conduct Research Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingAndersen, M. (2000). Doing Sport Psychology. Champaign: IL: Human Kinetics.
Duda, J. L. (Ed). (1998). Advances in Sport and Exercise Psychology Measurement.
Morgantown, USA: Fitness Information Technology, Inc.
Gill, D. L. (2000). Psychological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise (2nd Edition). USA: Human Kinetics.
Hardy, L., Jones, G. & Gould, D. (1996). Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport. Chichester,UK:Wiley.
Murphy, S. M. (1994). Sport psychology interventions. Champaign: IL: Human Fitness Information Technology
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Project 1 50
Presentation of Case Study 1 20
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 4 4
Preparation for Quiz 1 12 12
Individual or group work 4 12 48
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 4 16 64
Total Work Load188
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.26
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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