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376-1117-00L 2 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL , D-GESS
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Sport Psychology

Sportpsychologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Hanspeter Gubelmann
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:12

Abstract

This lecture is intended as an introduction to sport psychology and imparts knowledge on selected areas of the subject.

Objective

Students are given insight into different work areas of sport psychology. In order to understand what «sport psychology» is, it is necessary to explain the essence and tasks of sport psychology and what it relates to, and to work out an underlying basis for key topics, such as cognition and emotions. Students' expertise is furthered by presenting and providing more in-depth treatment of additional topics of sport psychology. Selected intervention forms are intended to provide insight into applied sport psychology and ensure that mental processes and their impact in sport can be recognised. Case studies and practical exercises (e.g. objective training) are intended to prompt students to reflect to a greater extent on the forms in which sport psychology can be applied in their practice of sports and to integrate these in their teaching.

Content

Main Topics - Introduction to sport psychology - Cognitions in sports: mental rehearsal and mental training - Emotions and stress - Motivation: goal-setting in sports - Career and career transition in elite sport - Coach-Athlete-Interaction - Psychological aspects of sport-injury rehabilitation - Group dynamics in sport

Resources

Lecture Notes

Instructional materials for each course will be made available to students. All lecture materials will be available to students on Moodle.

Literature

Pflichtlektüre: Alfermann, D. & Stoll, O. (2017). Sportpsychologie: Ein Lehrbuch in 12 Lektionen. (4. Aufl.), Aachen u.a.: Meyer & Meyer. Empfohlen: Gerrig, J.P. (2014). Psychologie. (20. Aufl.), München u.a.: Pearson.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , SHE , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Sportpsychologie
Exkursion: 20.12.2025 Skispringen Weltcup Engelberg
  • Tue 14:15-16:00 (HG E 1.2)
2 h weekly

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