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Developmental, Sport and Communication Psychology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:11.07.2024 11:12:20
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_291 | LQF level: | Level 5 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Psychology | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Lāsma Spundiņa | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Sports and Nutrition | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, Cigoriņu street 3, rk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 19 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 38 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 13 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 26 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 64 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 8 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 16 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 4 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 8 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | High school level knowledge in social studies. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To create a general idea about the science of sports psychology and the psychological aspects of sports, to create an understanding of the emotional, cognitive and personality development of an individual at different age stages and aspects affecting development. Deepen knowledge about communication and means of communication in a professional environment. Develop skills in conversation with the client, identify the client's main problems, learn the basic skills of motivation using the principles of motivational interviewing. Recognize and understand client types and motivations for lifestyle change. Recognize the signs of conflict, assess the significance of the conflict and apply the skills to resolve it. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Introductory lecture, process of learning and requirements. Psychology as science, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology, sport psychology, psychology of communication. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 2 | Individual development, areas and stages of development. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Cognitive processes: perception, attention, memory, thinking. The importance of mental processes for athletes. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Introduction to sport psychology. Personality traits, attitude and behavior of athletes. Motivation and competitiveness. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 5 | The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 6 | Concept of communication, professional communication. Communication characteristics in sports. The importance of personality traits in communication. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Conflict, signs of conflict. Conflict situations in professional activity, their resolution. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 8 | Seminar: Case study. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Identifying client problems, a health behavior transtheoretical model for change. Basic principles of motivational interviewing. Setting goals and motivating their achievement. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 10 | Psychological preparation of athletes. Mental resilience. Methods of mental regulation in sports. Stress and aggression in sports. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Seminar: Skills to promote motivation and clients' motivation for change. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology. | Classes | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Introductory lecture, process of learning and requirements. Psychology as science, its main tasks, the main directions of modern psychology. Developmental psychology, sport psychology, psychology of communication. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Individual development, areas and stages of development. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Introduction to sport psychology. Personality traits, attitude and behavior of athletes. Motivation and competitiveness. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 5 | The individual and the group. Athlete in a team and mutual relations. Team cohesion in sports. Leadership and management. Leadership in sports. Cooperation between coach and athletes. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Concept of communication, professional communication. Communication characteristics in sports. The importance of personality traits in communication. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Conflict, signs of conflict. Conflict situations in professional activity, their resolution. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 8 | Seminar: Case study. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Identifying client problems, a health behavior transtheoretical model for change. Basic principles of motivational interviewing. Setting goals and motivating their achievement. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Psychological preparation of athletes. Mental resilience. Methods of mental regulation in sports. Stress and aggression in sports. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Seminar: Skills to promote motivation and clients' motivation for change. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Seminar: Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Students independently learn the material of video lectures and perform self-tests and tasks on the topic of the lecture, which are submitted in e-studies. Researches and analyzes scientific literature on sports psychology topics. Analyzes conflict situations in cooperation between the coach and the client, evaluates the possibilities of solving the situation. Conducts a motivational interview and draws up a plan to achieve the client's goals. Provide feedback on the study course. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | 1. Studying video lectures, performing self-tests - 10% 2. Attendance and active participation in practical classes - 10% 3. Analysis of the conflict situation - 25% 4. Conducting a motivational interview and developing a plan for achieving goals - 30% 5. Analysis of scientific research in the field of sports psychology - 25% | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Students describe psychology as a science and its main tasks, understand the importance of psychology in sports and working with athletes. Knows the main concepts of personality development and stages of development. Understands the importance of emotional and cognitive aspects in personality development. Understands the role of goal setting and motivation in sport. Describes the communication components that are the basis for establishing and maintaining contact with the client, recognizes and understands the client's personality types and motives for lifestyle changes. Identifies the client's main problems. Defines the signs of conflict. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Will be able to analyze personality development, cognitive processes, leadership and other aspects of psychology in sports and sports psychology research. Able to apply active listening, professionally lead a conversation with a client, as well as lead a motivational interview. Will be able to recognize the process of changing the client's health behavior and motivates the client to solve problems and achieve goals. Will be able to apply conflict resolution skills. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Students understand the connection between personality development and physical abilities, adjust communication and motivational skills according to the level of development and abilities to increase the quality of life and physical activity. Differentiates communication with different customer groups, evaluates the customer's motivation and the need to use the motivational interview. Uses active listening and motivational skills, according to the client's health behavior change process. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. Psiholoģija 1. Pamatjautājumi – teorijas un pētījumi. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015. | ||||||||
| 2 | Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015. | ||||||||
| 3 | Mārtinsone K., Miltuze A. Psiholoģija 3. Lietišķās jomas. Zvaigzne ABC, 2015. | ||||||||
| 4 | Moore, M., Highstein, G., Tschannen-Moran, B., Silverio, G. Mastering change : a coach's to using the transtheoretical model (chapter 3). South Kingstown, 2013. | ||||||||
| 5 | Ābele, A. Sporta psiholoģijas pamati. Rīga: RaKa, 2009. | ||||||||
| 6 | Ozoliņa Nucho A., Vidnere M. Intervēšanas prasme. Rīga: Raka, 2012. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Sebre S., Miltuze A., Attīstības psiholoģija, Zvaigzne ABC, 2022 | ||||||||
| 2 | Mārtinsone K., Sudraba V. Veselības psiholoģija: teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU, 2019. | ||||||||
