Course: Sport Psychology

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Course title Sport Psychology
Course code KSK/KZPSS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šafář Michal, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Psychology of sport - content, classification, related areas 2. Personality of a sports teacher (coach, lecturer, instructor) 4. Personality in stress situations - current mental conditions, frustration, stress, burn-out syndrome, reaction to failure, defence mechanisms, aggression 5. Structure and dynamics of a sports group, specifics of work with a sports group (leisure activities, performance and professional sport) 6. Exercise psychology, fitness-wellness, lifestyle, motivation for exercising, perception of own body (body image), dependence on exercise as a primary disorder 7. Mental hygiene and psychological preparation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Semestral Work - 13 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 13 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 13 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 13 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to present basic information about the application of psychological knowledge in the area of physical education, physical recreation, performance and professional sport, and about the application of knowledge of kinanthropology and kinesiology in the area of mental diagnostics and mental therapy. Information about this course was translated to English within the project Internationalization of the Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University, Olomouc, No. CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0028, co-funded by the European Social Fund and the Government of the Czech Republic.
The student understands basic principles influencing the behaviour and experiencing in stress situations associated with physical activity. The student is able to apply psychological knowledge in the context of physical exercise (recreation, performance and professional sport). The student is motivated for further learning in the area as a part of lifelong education.
Prerequisites
No special prerequisites.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analyssis of the Student's Portfolio, Seminar Work

Participation in lectures, seminars - completion of assignments. Record of practice sessions with interpretations (credit).
Recommended literature
  • Hošek, V., & Macák, I. (1989). Psychologie tělesné výchovy a sportu. Praha: SPN.
  • Orlick, T. (2008). In pursuit of excellence. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.
  • Slepička, P., Hošek, V., & Hátlová, B. (2009). Psychologie sportu. Praha: Karolinum.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Adapted Physical Activities - Fundamentals of Special Education (2020) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education Focused on Education and Civic Defence (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Recreology - Leisure Time Pedagogy (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sports - Coaching andSports (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education Focused on Education and Special Education (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport for Education with Specializations (2019a) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Adapted Physical Activities (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education and Sport for Education with Specializations (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer