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Last update: PhDr. Eva Dragomirecká, Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
Sport psychology connects theoretical knowledge from individual theoretical and applied disciplines of psychology and uses them within practical techniques and approaches used in sports and coaching practice. It is concerned with supporting the performance of professional and hobby athletes and promoting the effectiveness of coaching and sport management practice. It also uses the findings of psychology in working with different age groups and sporting disciplines. It promotes the practical, everyday use of positive psychology approaches and techniques such as mental training, self-talk, flow, and the use of depth psychology concepts, works with principles of personal development through sports practice. Sport psychology also supports all professional athletes outside of their sporting career in the areas of mental health and dual careers. The course also includes links with other applied areas, such as business psychology and applications for practice. |
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Last update: PhDr. Eva Dragomirecká, Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
To offer an overview of current theories, methods, and research results influencing sports performance and well-being of professional and hobby athletes. Particular attention is given to practical approaches and techniques for individual and team sports, individual age groups, other participants - coaches, and sports management. Emphasis is also given to how sporting activity can support individual personal development, and vice versa, and the link between sport psychology and business psychology. Gained knowledge: The student cab describe the basic theoretical background of sport psychology, explain the basic concepts, and define the links with other areas of psychology and related disciplines. The student can discuss and clarify basic concepts. Gained skills: The student can apply the knowledge of sport psychology in practical areas, both in training and coaching or sports management practice. The student can design sport psychology programs and consult on basic sport psychology topics. |
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Last update: PhDr. Eva Dragomirecká, Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
Hackfort, D., Schinke, R. and Strauss, B. (2019) Dictionary of Sport Psychology. Elsevier Science.
Hackfort, D. & Schinke, R. J. (2020): The Routledge International Encyclopedia of Sports and Exercise Psychology. Routledge. Vol. 1 + Vol 2
Knight, C. J., Harwood, C. G., & Gould, D. (2018). Sport Psychology for Young Athletes. Routledge.
Marks, D., Wolanin, A. and Shortway, K. (2021) The Routledge Handbook of Clinical Sport Psychology. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis.
Tod, D., Hodge, K. and Krane, V. (2023) Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology. 2nd edn. Taylor and Francis.
Maher, C. A. (2020): Developing and Sustaining Sport Psychology Programs. A Resource Guide for Practitioners. Routledge, New York. Literature - modules: Agnew, D. (2021) Athlete Transitions into Retirement. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis. Arnold, R. and Fletcher, D. (2021) Stress, Well-Being, and Performance in Sport. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis Butler, R. (2020) Sports Psychology in Action. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis. Burston, D. (2019). In Depth Sport Psychology. Reclaiming the Lost Soul of the Athlete. Routledge, New York. Carter, L. (2020). Feminist Applied Sport Psychology. Routledge, New York. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2009). Flow: The psychology of optimal. HarperCollins. Cumming, J., Bird, G., Brown, K., Kolitsida, M., & Quinton, M.: Imagery. In Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners (pp. 543-552). Routledge. Dweck, C. S. (2013). Self-Theories: Their role in motivation, personality, and development. Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis. Ferraro, T. (2023) Unpacking Depth Sport Psychology. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis Galucci, N. (2014). Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, Individuals and Team. Taylor & Francis. Hackfort, D. & Spielberger, C. D. (2021): Anxiety in Sports: An International Perspective. Routledge. Harris, D. J., Allen, K. L., Vine, S. J., & Wilson, M. R. (2023). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between flow states and performance. International review of sport and exercise psychology, 16(1), 693-721. Hirsch, I., Blumberg, P., & Watson, R. (2020). Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Intense Involvement in Sports. Taylor and Francis. Mathai, S. (2013). Visual Imagery, A Threshold to Success: Blending Sports with Psychology. Scholar's Press. Nicholls, A. (2022). Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice. Routledge, New York. Szabo, A., & Demetrovics, Z. (2022). Passion and Addiction in Sports and Exercise. Routledge, New York. Nixdorf, I. et al. (2023) Routledge Handbook of Mental Health in Elite Sport. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis. Sweeney, N. (2022) Make Every Move a Meditation. Mango Media. Tod, D., Hodge, K. and Krane, V. (2023) Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology. 2nd edn. Taylor and Francis. Van Raalte, J. L., & Vincent, A. 571 Self-Talk. In Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners (pp. 571-579). Routledge. Vealey, R. S., & Zimmerman, C. T.: Confidence. In Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners (pp. 580-589). Routledge. Witcomb, G. and Peel, E. (2022) Gender Diversity and Sport. 1st edn. Taylor and Francis. Wolff, R. (2018). Secrets of Sports Psychology Revealed: Proven Techniques to Elevate Your Performance. Pond Lane Production. |
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Last update: PhDr. Eva Dragomirecká, Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
Requirements for assessment of study: Active participation, creation and presentation of the project In case of non-participation in one of the modules, a knowledge exam is completed at the end, covering the whole course material |
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Last update: PhDr. Eva Dragomirecká, Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
1. INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY: history, basic principles, theories, and trends in sport psychology. Overview of psychological characteristics affecting sports performance. The relationship of sport to individual personal development. Roles in sport psychology. Exercise Psychology. Arousal, anxiety, stress: bio-psychological implications. Theories and techniques of performance. The process of attention. Attention problems and methods for improving concentration. Motivation in sport: models and theories. Diagnostics in sport psychology. 2. CONSCIOUSNESS & UNCONSCIOUSNESS | POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORT: Theories of personality and sports psychology. Influencing personality through sport and vice versa. The unconscious in sport. Cognitive dissonance and defense mechanisms in sport. Positive psychology - basic principles and theories. Growth mindset in sport. Mindfulness and meditation in sport. Self-awareness. Flow states. Mental preparation | imagination. Competition and anxiety. 3. LEADERSHIP & GOAL SETTING | COMMUNICATION & TEAM: Goal setting: theory, practice, and planning techniques. Theories and approaches to communication in sport. Verbal and non-verbal language. Coaching practice, motivational interviewing, cueing. The role and communication of the coach. Group dynamics, teamwork, and gender and age differences. Theory of groups and teams. Group cohesion and fostering teamwork. Competition and aggression. 4. FURTHER TOPICS OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY. Psychosomatic concepts. Weight management, injuries. Children and sport. Children's professional careers. Inappropriate parental approaches. Application and connection of sport psychology with business psychology, cognitive athlete concept. Dual careers |
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Last update: PhDr. Eva Dragomirecká, Ph.D. (08.02.2024)
Entry requirements: for students from the 2nd year onwards, it is an advantage to have completed Psychology of Personality and General Psychology |