NIDK10002U Sport Psychological Interventions

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Kandidatuddannelse i humanistisk-samfundsvidenskabelig idrætsvidenskab
Content
Theories for and models of sport psychological interventions, diagnostic instruments, observation techniques, psychological skills training, coaching, group dynamical interventions and evaluation methods.
Learning Outcome

Knowledge

  • Acquire a wide breadth of knowledge of key issues and current research in the area of sport psychological interventions in different sport settings

 Competencies

  • Develop an understanding of the theoretical underpinning of sport psychological interventions
  • Learn to integrate the theory of sport and psychology with research and practical application

 Skills

  • Design an intervention study based on the acquired knowledge
  • Present a case study and intervention design in written form
Teaching material will appear on the course website.
Lecturing, group work and discussions.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 75
  • Lectures
  • 28
  • Practical exercises
  • 25
  • Preparation
  • 78
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
The student will submit a written case study (maximum 15 pages). The case study design will include a specific description of the case, a theoretically based selection of an intervention, a description of the intervention strategy as well as the method of evaluation of the intervention’s effectiveness.
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
External censorship
Criteria for exam assesment
Description of criteria for the grade 12:
  • Demonstrate broad knowledge and excellent understanding of the key theories and models in sport psychological interventions (beyond the texts discussed in the course).
  • Demonstrate excellent ability to integrate and apply knowledge about sport psychological interventions to a specific case.
  • Formulate and present innovative theoretically founded ideas and arguments using scientific evidence.
  • Present an excellent case description and intervention design written in the appropriate sport psychology format.