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557-0116-00L 2 Credits BSC , SHE , MSC D-HEST , D-BIOL

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Sport Psychology I

Sportpsychologie I

Lecturers: Dr. Hanspeter Gubelmann

Examiners: Dr. Hanspeter Gubelmann, Dr. Christian Marcolli

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Abstract

In this lecture, different aspects of sport psychology will be illustrated. After a general introduction to sport psychology, all relevant topics such as emotion or motivation in sports will be covered. Furthermore, the application of mental skills training will be discussed in depth.

Objective

Students will be introduced to the foundations of sport psychology as well as the application of mental skills training.

Content

Content of the lecture: - Introduction to Sport Psychology - Cognition - Visualization and Mental Training - Emotion and Stress - Relaxation - Motivation

Resources

Lecture Notes

Students will be provided with the materials in the first lecture.

Literature

Basis: Alfermann, D. & Stoll, O. (2005). Sportpsychologie: Ein Lehrbuch in 12 Lektionen. Aachen u.a.: Meyer & Meyer. (in German) Recommended: Zimbardo, P.G. & Gerrig, J.P. (2004). Psychologie. (16. Aufl.), München u.a.: Pearson (in German & English)

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 I	Mon 09:45-11:30 (HCI J 6)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Human Movement Sciences Bachelor
- Advanced Semesters
  - Electives
Human Movement Sciences Master
- Major in Human Movement and Training Theory
  - Electives
- Major in Sport Physiology
  - Electives
Sport MAS SHE (Detailed information on the programme at: )
- Sport as Major Subject
  - Spec. Courses in Respective Subject with Educ. Focus (Major Subject) (MAS SHE in 2 Subjects in One-Step Procedure: no courses from this category have to be completed.)
    - Specialized Courses in Respective Subject with Educational Focus I (At least 6 CP's must be obtained in this category. Students changing from TC to MAS SHE must enrol in this category.)