e032 Excercise & Sport Psychology

Faculty of Sports Studies
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radek Šíp (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radek Šíp
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. František Hurt
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable of Seminar Groups
e032/01: Wed 9:00–10:40 E34/205 - seminární místnost, except Wed 17. 9., except Wed 29. 10. ; and Wed 17. 9. 9:00–10:40 KOM S117, R. Šíp
Prerequisites
MA level, study domain: kinanthropology, kinesiology, human movement/sport sciences, psychology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/10, only registered: 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
- to obtain cohesive knowledge of basic topics of sport psychology, to provide training in practical skills for application in inter-active professions under umbrella of physical activities, physical education and sports.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
- obtain cohesive knowledge of basic topics of sport psychology,
- provide training in practical skills for application in inter-active professions under umbrella of physical activities, physical education and sports.
Key topics
  • 1. Sport psychology – general basis: perception, cognitive processes.
  • 2. Emotions, motivation in sport: participation, adherence, achievement motivation.
  • 3. Developmental psychology focused on PA and sports environment.
  • 4. Determinants influencing personality in sports.
  • 5. Psychology of high performance.
  • 6. Motor learning, motor behaviour, motor competence.
  • 7. Enhancing health and well-being.
  • 8. Emotions and emotional regulation in sport.
  • 9. Coaching as a tool for leadership and performance improvement.
  • 10. Selected methods of working with a client in sport psychology.
Study resources and literature
  • Routledge companion to sport and exercise psychology : global perspectives and fundamental concepts. Edited by Athanasios Papaiōannou - Dieter Hackfort. London: Routledge, 2014, xxiii, 100. ISBN 9781848721289. info
  • Doing sport psychology. Edited by Mark B. Andersen. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2000, xvii, 293. ISBN 0736000860. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
- direct teaching – lectures, seminars – with follow up discussion. - workshops – with presentations - workshops – oriented on „field practice“ - self-study
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
active participation in lectures and seminars presentation (individually or in pairs) on a selected topic related to sport psychology test
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, spring 2026, autumn 2026, spring 2027.
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