Course Description
This courses aims to provide the opportunity to the student to acquire knowledge, skill and competence in establishing their own personal philosophy that will be reflected within their role as a strength and conditioning coach. The module also aims to assist the student in evaluating their own needs and that of the athlete within the broader programme in planning, delivering and evaluating a sports psychology programme.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the learner will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical foundation of the psychological processes that influence human performance in athletic settings.
- Identify and apply psychological techniques and strategies to enhance performance in sport and exercise settings.
- Evaluate the needs of clients and plan interventions based on this evaluation.
- Participate in a structured team environment across a range of athlete- player support systems.
