- Docente: Pier Luigi Garotti
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-PSI/01
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Pier Luigi Garotti (Modulo 1) Stefano Ricci (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Cesena
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Applied cognitive psychology (cod. 0991)
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is to provide a solid understanding of the theory, research and practice in sport psychology
Course contents
The main issue of the course is to show the cognitive processes in athletes and the influence of cognitive psychology on sport psychology.
The course is divided into two modules: I: Prof. Garotti 15 hours; II Prof. Ricci 30 hours.
I module: will be proposed theoretical models of sports psychology and quality of the coach-athlete relationship. Group cohesion and leadership.
II module: application of theories and techniques to improve the athlete's performanceThe techniques used in sports psychology will be presented to students
The course will take place during the first semester (from the end of September to December 2017) at the Department of Psychology of the School of Psychology and Education (address: Viale Berti pichat 5, Bologna).
Readings/Bibliography
I:(Prof. Garotti)
Lucidi F. (2011) (a cura di) Sportivamente. Temi di Psicologia dello sport. Milano LED (Capitoli: 1, 3, 4, 6).
Hemmings B., Holder T. (2011) (a cura di) Applied Sport Psychology. A case-based approach. Chichester (UK), Wiley-Blackwell (Cap 2).
II: (Prof. Ricci)
Lucidi F. (2009) (a cura di) Sportivamente. Temi di Psicologia dello sport. Milano LED (Capitoli: 13, 14, 16).
Hemmings B., Holder T. (2011) (a cura di) Applied Sport Psychology. A case-based approach. Chichester (UK), Wiley-Blackwell (Capitoli: 1,4,7,9).
Teaching methods
Traditional lecture and small group discussion will be conducted by the professors. Analysis and avaluation of research paper. Students are expected to take an active role in discussion.
Assessment methods
The Assessment will be done through oral examination (for each module) in order to verify the achievement of the course objectives related to the understanding of theoretical models and techniques of sports psychology and their application in the preparation of the athlete.
Teaching tools
PowerPoint presentation, videorecorder. Active participation of students will be solicited through readings and discussions on research paper and group work.
Office hours
See the website of Pier Luigi Garotti
See the website of Stefano Ricci