- Overview
- Syllabus
- What we offer
- Requirements
Overview
Sports Psychology is a relatively new sub-field of Psychology. This course explores the area and provides insight into how psychological factors, such as anxiety, motivation, concentration and confidence can affect performance in sports.
Course Start Date
Wednesday 8th February 2012
Course Timetable
Every Wednesday 6.30-9.30pm for 12 weeks. Finishes 2nd May 2012 ( No classes during Easter Break 11th April)
Awarding Body
The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)
Contact Details
Email: arts@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: 01-6725058
Course Duration
1 evening per week (3 hours) over 12 weeks
Course Fees
Full time: n/a
Part time: €895 ( Payment plan options available- Please call 01 672 5058 for details)
Syllabus
- Introduction to the field of Sports Psychology
- Personality and Motivation
- Stress and Anxiety
- Group and Team Dynamics
- Competition - Feedback and Reinforcement
- Leadership and Effective Communication
- Self-Imagery and Self-Confidence
- Goal Setting and Concentration
- Exercise and Psychological Well-Being
- Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviours
- Burnout and Overtraining
What We Offer
We are delighted to introduce our up-to-date range of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses, orientated to the needs of business executives, professionals and interested individuals that are inspired by a variety of fields. The short programmes, detailed in this brochure, are specifically designed to meet the needs of those with a professional interest in these subject areas. They will also provide a valuable introduction for the student who is considering making a longer-term commitment to degree-level training in any of the disciplines covered. You can experience the ethos, challenge and diversity of these vibrant, engaging (and sometimes controversial) subject areas. In addition, we also hope that you will find the short courses engaging and a lot of fun.
