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KHE322Education2 Unitsintermediate

Sports Psychology And Coaching

This course introduces the concepts of sports psychology and coaching, emphasizing their importance in physical education and sports. It explores the concept of psychology and sport psychology, motivation in sports, behaviors in sports, and mental techniques for athlete performance. The course also covers coaching strategies, objectives, qualities of a coach, and factors to consider in selecting a coach. It aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how psychology and coaching can enhance sports performance and individual satisfaction.

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40h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Sports PsychologyCoachingMotivationAthlete PerformanceBehavior

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

Concept of Psychology and Sport Psychology

2

Disciplines of Psychology

3

Motivation in Sports

4

Concept of Behaviors in Sports

5

Mental Techniques for Athlete's Performance

6

Concept of Coaching

7

Qualities and Responsibilities of a Coach

Total Topics7 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Sports Coach

Apply your skills in this growing field

Sports Psychologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Athletic Trainer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Physical Education Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Sports Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Professional Sports TeamsEducational InstitutionsRecreational Sports ProgramsSports Psychology ClinicsFitness Centers

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Overview of Sports Psychology and Coaching

2h

Unit 1: Concept of psychology and sport psychology

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to psychology and sports psychology.
•Understand the definitions and key concepts.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

2

Module 1: Overview of Sports Psychology and Coaching

2h

Unit 2: Disciplines of psychology

2 study hours

•Study the various disciplines of psychology.
•Differentiate between abnormal and behavioral psychology.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Week

3

Module 1: Overview of Sports Psychology and Coaching

2h

Unit 3: Motivation in sports

2 study hours

•Define motivation in sports.
•Discuss the three theories of motivation: participant/trait, situational, and interactional.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

4

Module 1: Overview of Sports Psychology and Coaching

2h

Unit 4: Factors that promote motivation in sports

2 study hours

•Identify factors that promote motivation in sports.
•Understand the role of incentives and well-planned practices.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

5

Module 2: Concept and Behaviours in Sports

2h

Unit 1: Concept of behaviors in sports

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of behavior in sports.
•Understand how behavior is a response to stimuli.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Week

6

Module 2: Concept and Behaviours in Sports

2h

Unit 2: Types of behavior in sports

2 study hours

•Discuss the types of behavior in sports: positive, achievement, aggression, drug abuse, and crowd behavior.
•Understand the impact of each type.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

7

Module 2: Concept and Behaviours in Sports

2h

Unit 3: The roles of sport psychologist in competition

2 study hours

•List the roles of sport psychologist in competition.
•Differentiate between the roles of sports psychology.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

8

Module 2: Concept and Behaviours in Sports

2h

Unit 4: Mental techniques for athlete's performance

2 study hours

•Discuss mental techniques for athletes' sports performance.
•Understand attention control, goal setting, self-instructions, relaxation, and mental representation.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Week

9

Module 3: Concept of Coach and Coaching

2h

Unit 1: Concept of coach and coaching

2 study hours

•Define coaching.
•Understand the concept of coaching and its aim to produce skilled athletes.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Week

10

Module 3: Concept of Coach and Coaching

2h

Unit 2: Strategies of sports coaching

2 study hours

•Discuss sport techniques: introducing the skill, skill acquisition, skill refinement, and stabilization.
•Understand the steps involved in learning sports techniques.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Week

11

Module 3: Concept of Coach and Coaching

4h

Unit 3: Objectives of sports coaching

2 study hours

•Explain the objectives of sport coaching.
•Understand the various objectives, including skill acquisition, knowledge of tactics, and development of strength and stamina.
•Complete self-assessment exercises.

Unit 4: Importance of coaching

2 study hours

•Discuss the importance of coaching.
•Understand how coaching assists in skill development, tactical knowledge, and physical and psychological attributes.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Week

12

Module 4: Qualities of a Coach

4h

Unit 1: Qualities of a coach

2 study hours

•Explain the qualities of a good coach.
•Understand self-awareness, communication, and the ability to provide resources and support.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 2: Characteristics of a successful coach

2 study hours

•Explain the characteristics of a successful coach.
•Understand emotional intelligence, sport knowledge, vision, communication, leadership, balance, and motivation.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Week

13

Module 4: Qualities of a Coach

4h

Unit 3: Responsibilities of a coach

2 study hours

•Outline the responsibilities of a coach.
•Understand professional conduct, legal obligations, child protection, insurance, health and safety, and equal opportunities.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

Unit 4: Types of coaches in sport competitions

2 study hours

•Discuss types of coaches in sport competitions.
•Understand the authoritarian, intense, business-like, democratic, and easy-going coaches.
•Complete self-assessment exercise.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review definitions of psychology and sports psychology (Unit 1).

2

Create a table summarizing the disciplines of psychology (Unit 2).

3

Compare and contrast the three theories of motivation (Unit 3).

4

Analyze case studies of positive and negative behaviors in sports (Module 2).

5

Practice applying mental techniques like visualization and relaxation (Unit 4, Module 2).

6

Outline the key qualities and responsibilities of a coach (Module 4).

7

Focus on understanding the different types of coaches (Unit 4, Module 4).

8

Review factors to consider when selecting a coach (Module 5).

9

Summarize the different methods of coaching athletes (Unit 2, Module 5).

10

Practice applying coaching strategies to different sports scenarios (Module 3).

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