Eys, Mark, Evans, M Blair, & Benson, Alex (2020). Group dynamics in Sport. (5th Ed.). Fitness Information Thechnolgy Inc. (430 pp.)
Henriksen, Kristoffer, Hansen, Jakob, & Hvid Larsen, Carsten (Eds.)(2019). Mindfulness and acceptance in sport. Routledge. (252 pp.)
Weinberg, Robert & Gould, Daniel (2024). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 8th Ed. Human Kinetics Publishers. (680 pp.)
Study material and articles equivalent to about 100 pages will also be required reading.
Appendix to syllabus:
Perspectives of Malmö University; Gender, Environment, Migration and Ethnicity
The perspectives of gender, environment, migration and ethnicity are looked upon when the student identifies and investigates relations between different actors in sport in relationship to different environments.
Sports Psychology
International students
International students
About the course
Sport psychology is a fascinating and engaging field. This introductory course aims to provide a basic understanding of the psychological factors and processes that influence individuals involved in sports activities.
This course is designed for individuals interested in the field of sport psychology. It is suitable for students who wish to gain a foundational understanding of psychological factors in sports and how these can be applied in practical situations.
This course is intended for students seeking to expand their qualifications in the subject.
The course is offered full-time on campus.
Course content
Course objectives
The course will give a basic understanding of the psychological factors and processes that affect the individual engaged in sports activities and of how this theoretical and practical knowledge can be applied in practical sports situations.
The course consists of two parts:
Part 1 Group dynamics in sports 7,5 credits
Part 2 Sports psychology at the individual level 7,5 credits
Course content
Part 1 Group dynamics in sports
The focus in the first part of the course is on psychological aspects of groups and teams, including group psychology and its practical aspects, such as team building. Communication is seen as an essential tool for group formation, achievement and development, and the ways in which this tool can be used are examined. Motivation and psychological perspectives relating to sport and exercise activities are discussed and examined.
Part 2 Sports psychology at the individual level
The second part of the course continues with a consideration of sports psychology applied to the individual. The concepts such as stress, anxiety, and arousal, are introduced, and the ways in which these can be managed in the sports context are discussed. The course emphasizes key psychological aspects within youth sports, which can contribute to promoting participation and development in different ways. Discussions regarding mental skills that charaterize good prerformances and psychological skills training are also part of the course.
Entry requirements and selection
Entry requirements
General entry requirements + English 6.
Selection
66% Upper Secondary Grades - 34% Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (SweSAT)
Course literature
Course evaluation
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