Knowledge

The student...

has broad knowledge of key topics and psychological theories around performance-inhibiting and performance-promoting factors in sports psychology and related fields
can describe psychological conditions such as thoughts, emotions and motivation in relation to performance, development and well-being
knows important tools used in sports psychology
can account for challenges related to working with clubs and organizations in sports where children and young people participate
can update their knowledge of key methods used in sports psychology research on performance, development and well-being

Skills

The student...

can evaluate various evidence-based techniques to achieve optimal performance, development and well-being in sports
can identify and assess factors related to the social psychological aspects of performance, development and well-being, such as coaching, teamwork and participants
can apply techniques to set specific goals and possess effective techniques to achieve the goals
can reflect on challenges and problems with involvement in sports, such as burnout, drug abuse, bullying, injuries and eating disorders
can critically assess the interaction between biological, psychological and social factors on performance, development and well-being
can account for established theories and find current research in sports psychology
can apply relevant models and theories from psychology in practice within sports psychology and other societal contexts

General competence

The student...

can demonstrate awareness of the responsibilities that come with having a coaching or leadership role for athletes, especially when it comes to children and young people
has insight into the differences between professional and voluntary roles in sports psychology, and how communication works within organizations
can reflect on how principles from sports psychology can be applied in other areas, such as coping with examinations or organizational psychology

Subject description 7142

Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology