Sport Psychology

You may have the skill to win, but the will to win is just as important. Successful mental preparation in the sporting world is what separates the winners from the losers. Designed for people involved in competitive sports, this course is for the ‘thinking’ athlete or coach and will show you how to use sports psychologically to train for success.

You will learn about different motivations techniques and mental strategies to cope with the competitive environment, maintain focus and improve your performance.

SUBJECTS:
1. What is Sports Psychology?
2. Learning From Growth and Development
3. Personality
4. Personality and Performance
5. Motivational Strategies for Training
6. Strategies for Training
7 & 8. Arousal
9 & 10. Concentration
11. Performance Planning
12. Centering
13. Mental Rehearsal

14. Mental Rehearsal Programming
15. Goal Setting and Eliminating Negative Thoughts

Course Number:	506
Prerequisites:	Open entry
Assessments:	15 lessons / 15 assignments
Duration:	This course must be completed within 24 months.
Level:
	Stotts Cengage Education is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion.