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Basic Psychology In Coaching

This course introduces students to basic psychology principles applicable in coaching. It explores the psychology of closure, individual and mob psychology, and techniques for psyching up and down for games. The course also examines superstitious beliefs about performances and psychometrics. Students will learn about sports performance, the role of the coach, and different coaching styles, providing a foundation for effective coaching strategies.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Sports PsychologyCoachingMotivationPerformanceMental Training

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Psychology

2

Sports Psychology

3

Coaching

4

Motivation

5

Performance

6

Mental Training

7

Superstition

8

Psychometrics

9

Individual Psychology

10

Mob Psychology

11

Goal Setting

12

Meditation

13

Self-Talk

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Sports Coach

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Athletic Trainer

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Sports Psychologist

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Performance Analyst

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Team Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

SportsFitnessEducationRehabilitationWellness

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Psychology of Closure Geared Toward Coaching

2h

Unit 1: Definition of Psychology/Sports Psychology

2 study hours
  • •Define psychology and sports psychology.
  • •Identify branches of psychology.
  • •Explain the roles of sports psychologists.
Week
2

Module 1: Psychology of Closure Geared Toward Coaching

2h

Unit 2: Closure

2 study hours
  • •Explain closure and its importance in achieving certainty.
  • •State and apply the Gestalt law of closure.
  • •Analyze how closure affects decision-making.
Week
3

Module 1: Psychology of Closure Geared Toward Coaching

3h

Unit 3: Coaching

2 study hours
  • •Define coaching and differentiate it from mentoring and counseling.
  • •Explain the differences between coaching and therapy.
  • •Identify the benefits of psychological coaching.

Unit 4: Roles of sports Psychology/ psychologist

1 study hours
  • •Explain the roles of sports Psychology/ psychologist
Week
4

Module 2: Individual and Mob-Psychology

2h

Unit 1: Individual psychology/Adler's Individual psychology

2 study hours
  • •Define individual psychology and explain Adler's theory.
  • •Understand the concept of striving for superiority.
  • •Analyze the role of social interest in individual development.
Week
5

Module 2: Individual and Mob-Psychology

2h

Unit 2: Other contributors to individual psychology

2 study hours
  • •Identify the contributions of Rudolf Dreikurs, Sophia de Vries, and Henry Stein.
  • •Explain how their work expanded Adler's individual psychology.
  • •Discuss the application of individual psychology in democratic living.
Week
6

Module 2: Individual and Mob-Psychology

3h

Unit 3: Crowd/Mob Psychology

3 study hours
  • •Explain crowd/mob psychology and its influence on individual behavior.
  • •Define herd mentality and its effects.
  • •Classify different types of crowds and their characteristics.
Week
7

Module 3: Psyching Up and Down for Games

3h

Unit 1: Psyching/Inverted U hypothesis

3 study hours
  • •Explain the inverted U hypothesis and its implications for arousal and performance.
  • •Analyze the relationship between arousal, skill level, personality, and task complexity.
  • •Apply the inverted U theory to optimize performance.
Week
8

Module 3: Psyching Up and Down for Games

2h

Unit 2: Psyching up/ psyching down

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between psyching up and psyching down techniques.
  • •Apply techniques to increase and decrease arousal levels.
  • •Evaluate the effectiveness of different arousal management strategies.
Week
9

Module 3: Psyching Up and Down for Games

2h

Unit 3: Mental rehearsals/Imagery/Visualization

2 study hours
  • •Define mental rehearsal, imagery, and visualization.
  • •Apply mental rehearsal techniques to improve skill acquisition and performance.
  • •Use imagery and visualization to manage anxiety and enhance focus.
Week
10

Module 3: Psyching Up and Down for Games

2h

Unit 4: Goal setting /Meditation

2 study hours
  • •Define goal setting and explain its importance in motivation and confidence.
  • •Apply goal-setting strategies to enhance performance.
  • •Explain meditation and its benefits for athletes.
Week
11

Module 3: Psyching Up and Down for Games

2h

Unit 5: Self talk

2 study hours
  • •Define self-talk and differentiate between positive and negative self-talk.
  • •Apply positive self-talk techniques to improve performance.
  • •Manage negative self-talk to reduce anxiety and enhance focus.
Week
12

Module 4: Superstitious Beliefs About Performances & Psychometrics

3h

Unit 1: Superstition

2 study hours
  • •Define superstition and explain its origins.
  • •Analyze the power of superstition and its impact on behavior.
  • •Identify the causes and alleviation of superstitions.

Unit 2: Causes and alleviation of Superstitions

1 study hours
  • •Discuss the causes and alleviation of superstitions in sports.
  • •Examine the role of rituals and superstitions in sports performance.
  • •Analyze the relationship between superstition and other disciplines.
Week
13

Module 4: Superstitious Beliefs About Performances & Psychometrics

3h

Unit 5: Psychometrics

3 study hours
  • •Define psychometrics and its application in coaching.
  • •Evaluate coaching assessments and instruments.
  • •Apply psychometric tools to assess and enhance athletic performance.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 psyching techniques.

2

Practice applying the inverted U hypothesis from Unit 1 to different sports scenarios.

3

Review case studies from Units 7-9 on successful coaching strategies.

4

Summarize key concepts from Units 10-12 related to superstition and psychometrics.

5

Practice self-talk exercises from Unit 5 weekly to improve mental focus.

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