Weeks | Topics |
1 |
General definition of course, explanation of the annual distributions of the contents.
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2 |
Essential concepts related to psychology. The function of the sport psychology. Ethical standards of Sport Psychology.
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3 |
Complexity of human behavior. Mental and emotional psychological events. Dimensions of Sports performance.
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4 |
Nervous system, sensation and perception.
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5 |
Motivation and motivation classifications. Motivation theories (e.g., Achievement goal theory, attribution theory). Strategies to motivate athletes.
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6 |
Enhancing performance in sport. Imagination and specific points in imagination. Goal setting. Attention and concentration.
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7 |
Ability selection in sports and principles.
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8 |
Mental training for athletes.
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9 |
Midterm
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10 |
Indivudual differences and similarities and psychological tests.
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11 |
The relationship between anxiety and sporty performance. Fear and sports performance.
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12 |
State of alert and performance relationships. The relationship between stress and performance. Methods of dealing with stress.
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13 |
Relaxation techniques: autogenous training, progressive relaxation, breathing exercises, and systematically insensitive progression.
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14 |
Personality, leadership and achievement.
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