Applied Sport Psychology for Coaches (SPCG6002)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Incompatible
HMST2430, HMST3433, HMST7446, PSYC2000, PSYC3000, SPCG7008
Assessment methods
Tutorial Participation (10%), Essay (40%), Online Quiz x 4 (40%), Reflection (10%)
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Primarily concerned with how psychological factors influence performance in elite sport. This course will focus on theories, principles, and applications of sport psychology that can be utilised by coaches to enhance athletes, experiences and performance. Coaches will gain an understanding of psycho-social factors (e.g., personality, motivation, emotions, leadership) that can be applied to how they understand their athlete(s); as well as providing opportunity for self-reflection and enhanced understanding of themselves as coaches and their coaching practice.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | External | External | Course Profile |