If your career or community involvement requires you to work with people in sport, such as coaches, athletes, physical education teachers or fitness instructors, developing skills in understanding how a person’s psychological state impacts sporting performance is important.
Certificate of Sport Psychology is an online professional development course that will introduce you to the fundamental principles of sport psychology and help you understand the psychological factors that influence motivation and performance in sport settings.
In this online sport psychology course you will explore the nature and scope of sports psychology, how to identify psychological traits found in successful athletes, and how to explain how the mind affects athletic performance and discuss ways of maintaining or increasing motivation in sports and exercise.
On completion of this course you will feel empowered to support people in sports, whether it’s club sports or individual sporting achievements, to get the most out of their performance.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Sport Psychology
Unit 1 – Introduction
- Performance psychology
- Exercise psychology
- Environmental influences
- Aspects of sports psychology
- Applying sports psychology
Unit 2 – Psychological traits of successful athletes
- Personality inventory determining a personality type
- Cognitive techniques
Unit 3 – Anxiety and arousal
- Understanding and dealing with anxiety
- Physiology of anxiety
- Arousal
- Maximising psychological state
- Focusing (or centering)
Unit 4 – Motivation
- Motivation as an internal impulse that causes increasingly energetic action in a particular direction
- Basic principles of motivation
- Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
- Factors affecting motivation
- Motivation for fun
- Slimming for fun
Unit 5 – Aggression
- Mental rehearsal
- Error parking
- Using self consciousness
- Using word association
- Anger and conflict
- Measuring aggression
- Simulated practice, e-event procedure
- Reliving success
- Conflict handling techniques
Unit 6 – Leadership and coaching
- Role of a coach
- How to get attention
- Questioning
- Punishment
Unit 7 – Team dynamics
- Group cohesion
- Forming storming norming performing
- Traits of an effective team
- Suitable membership
- Appropriate leadership
- Commitment to the team
- Concern for achieving
- Effective work methods
- Well organised team procedures
- Ability to take criticism
- Creative strength
- Positive relationships
- Positive environment
Unit 8 – Special groups
- Understanding stress
- Post game season evaluation
- Gender differences, elite female athletes
- Special considerations with female athletes
- Disabled persons.
- Children
- Dropping out
Assessment
Assessment Information
When you study with Australian Online Courses, you will be assessed using a competency-based training method.
Competency-based training focuses on the achievement of skills and knowledge against set criteria to meet industry-standard and is not benchmarked against other students’ work.
In this course, the assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, which may include short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks.
If you do not achieve a competency result on your first attempt, you have two more attempts to pass your assessment. So, you have three attempts in total to obtain a competency result.
In this way, you can complete your course in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
My learning experience as enjoyable and informative and provided me with a good introduction to the subject matter.
J. Reinhard, NSW | Introduction to Sport Psychology
I had a great experience studying with Australian Online Course, I enjoyed the fact that I was able to work on the course at my own pace as well as receive helpful and appropriate feedback from the tutors
D. Drube, Singapore | Certificate of Sport Psychology
I enjoyed my studying experience with Australian Online Courses. I found it easy to access, easy to work through, and very interesting. The course content was interesting, and the course was exactly what I was looking for, as a way of professional development
J. Weinberg, Vaucluse, NSW | Certificate of Sports Psychology
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. Twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development For:
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Education Teachers
- Sports Coaches
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