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EDPN6018: Sport and Performance Psychology
2024 unit information
Sport coaching is a complex multivariate process that involves the interaction of personal, environmental, and contextual factors. Coaches now recognise the critical role sport and performance psychology plays in athlete development, wellbeing and performance. This unit examines topics such as personality, motivation, performance anxiety, emotions, self-regulation, relationships, mindset, and culture. Greater understanding of these concepts will assist coaches in improving their own and their athletes' sporting experiences.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDPN6018 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply theoretical knowledge to critique factors that influence performance so you can improve your own and your athletes experiences
- LO2. select appropriate strategies to enhance performance and well-being in a high performance environment
- LO3. create a solution focused approach to a psychological coaching issue
- LO4. critically reflect on the psychological factors that influence performance, strategies you can implement and your personal development as a coach.
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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