Sport Psychology - High Performance

Code:

TD12

Acronym:

TD12

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Sports Sciences

Instance: 2018/2019 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	2nd Cycle in Sport Training - High Performance Training e Youth Training

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
2CTD	53	Official Plan (2018 - )	1	-	3	21	81

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This curricular unit (CU) aims to promote the deepening and consolidation of previously acquired knowledge in the field of Sport Psychology (SP) more related to high performance sports training.

 

Learning outcomes and competences

Under the teaching of this course, students must: i) demonstrate knowledge of the psychological principles related to the performance of high performance athletes and teams, ii) develop skills related to psychological interventions to achieve predefined objectives and sustain the gains, and iii) develop and apply skills in goal setting, behavior change programs and maintenance of gains previously achieved.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Background, objectives and operating rules and course evaluation.


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   "From identification to excellence in sport.

   
   


3. Understanding high sport performance environments


4. Understanding group processes


5. Enhancing performance

Mandatory literature

Anshel, M. H.; Sport Psychology: From theory to practice (5th edition).
Buceta, J. M.; Psicología del entrenamiento deportivo
Burton, D. & Raedeke, T. ; Sport Psychology for Coaches
Fonseca, A.M.; FCDEF-UP e a Psicologia do Desporto: Estudos sobre motivação
Fonseca, A.M. & Paula Brito, A. ; A FCDEF-UP e a Psicologia do Desporto
Hardy, L., Jones, G., & Gould, D; Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D. ; Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (5th edition).
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D. ; Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (5th edition).
Williams, J. ; Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance. (6th edition).

Teaching methods and learning activities

TEACHING METHODS

1.º Lectures

2.º Text-analysis, assignments

3.º Debates, class discussion

4.º Report-back sessions, giving students a chance to reflect on experience and learn autonomously

keywords

Social sciences

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	13,00
Estudo autónomo	40,00
Frequência das aulas	18,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

The students must attend at least 75% of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final grade correspond to the evaluation obtained in the final exam.