Sports Psychology MA I SPPU syllabus

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY 

SEMESTER-I EP: 110 (Major Elective)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

S. P. PUNE UNIVERSITY, PUNE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To acquaint the students with:

1.  The basics of sport psychology.
2.  The concepts of personality and motivation and its role in sports psychology
3.  The role of arousal, anxiety and stress in sports performance
4.  The principles of psychology in sports settings.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: The students will be able to:

1) Understand the Concepts of Sports Psychology.
2) Concepts of Stress, Anxiety, Personality and Motivation in Sports.
3) Understand the group dynamics and interpersonal relationship challenges in sports.
4) Application of theories of psychology for enhancing the sports performance of athletes.

1.0. INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY [15]

• 1.1 Meaning, Definition, Emergence and Scope of Sport Psychology, Types of Sports
• 1.2. Significance of Sports Psychology in current times.
• 1.3. Relationship of Sports Psychology with other Sports Sciences; Role of Sports Psychologist.
• 1.4. Role of personality in Sports and Sports Performance,
• 1.5. Personality assessment in sports

2.0. STRESS, ANXIETY AND MOTIVATION IN SPORTS [15]

• 2.1. Stress & Anxiety in Sports
• 2.2. Sources of Stress and Anxiety in Sports
• 2.3. Arousal-Performance Relationship in Sports
• 2.4. Role of Motivation in Sports and Sports Performance
• 2.5. Assessment of Stress, Anxiety and Motivation of Sportsmen.

3.0. GROUP DYNAMICS & INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP IN SPORTS [15]

• 3.1. Group dynamics & Group Cohesion in Sports
• 3.2. Coach & Athlete Relationship
• 3.3. Leadership in Sports (Types & Theories)
• 3.4. Sports and Aggression
• 3.5. Impact of spectators on Sports Performance

4.0. APPLICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORTS. [15]

• 4.1. Arousal & Relaxation Techniques: Mindfulness, Breathing & Relaxation
• 4.2. Positive practices in Sports: Self-Compassion and Gratitude Practices
• 4.3. Mental Preparation: Confidence training, Self- Talk, Visualization and Goal- setting
• 4.4. Team building: Communication and conflict resolution
• 4.5. Bio-feedback & Neuro-feedback

BOOKS FOR READINGS:

1) Singer, R., Hausenblas, H., & Janelle, C. (2001). Handbook of Sports Psychology. John Wiley & Sons. New Jersey.

2) Tenenbaum, G. & Eklund, R. (2007). Handbook of Sports Psychology. John Wiley& Sons. New Jersey.

3) Murphey.S.(2012). The Oxford Handbook of Sports and Performance Psychology. Oxford University Press. New York.

4) Jowett, S., & Lavelle, D. (2007). Social psychology in sport. Human Kinetics. USA.

5) Lazarus, R., &Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. New York: Springer Publishing Company.

6) Cox, R. (2006). Sport Psychology. McGraw-Hill Education.

7) Crocker, P. R. E. (2015).