Psychology within the Coaching Process 2
Module title:
Psychology within the Coaching Process 2
Module code:
CSC 206
Credits:
15
Tutor responsible:
Jamie Sims
Module Description: This module builds on and develops the module Psychology within the Coaching Process I to further the student’s knowledge and understanding of psychological processes in coaching. The focus of this module will, however, move away from motivation and team dynamics towards issues of stress, anxiety and competitive pressure. The module will focus on how the coach can develop techniques to alleviate these stressors both in adult and child performers.
Indicative Module Curriculum: The module will explore and examine the psycho-social processes that conspire to determine and influence the enjoyment of sporting competition. The module will describe the means through which sports competitions are perceived, the antecedents and consequences of anxiety and mood, factors influencing concentration and coping styles. In addition to these areas the module will seek to identify and evaluate strategies for enhancing psychological functioning in competitive sport. In addition to this, and in keeping with the philosophical nature of Foundation Degrees as being vocationally oriented, this module will enable students to develop small scale research skills within the area of mental skills training as well as continue to develop presentation skills.
Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this module students should be able to: 1. Outline and critically evaluate a range of competing definitions of stress, anxiety and coping. 2. Explain potential sources and consequences of stress, anxiety and coping. 3. Describe and critically evaluate appropriate theoretical perspectives. 4. Communicate in a written format using IT skills where appropriate.
Assessment: 
A 10 minute presentation to a peer group (30%)
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A 1,500 report (40%)
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