PES 5087 - Applied Sport Psychology for Coaches

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Course Description

Why do some athletes push through failure while others give up? How can coaches create an environment where the drive to succeed outweighs the fear of failing? This course explores the psychology of persistence, mental toughness, and peak performance, equipping coaches with practical strategies to develop these traits in their athletes. Through real-life case studies, applied activities, and mindset training, you'll learn how to cultivate resilience and confidence in competitive settings. By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to inspire athletes to reach new levels of achievement they may never have thought possible.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Analyze and apply correct principles of performance psychology within the competitive sport context.
Identify and analyze crucial factors involving a goal perspective approach to the study of achievement motivation in sport.
Identify and analyze the effects of competitive stress and anxiety as these factors relate to motivation and subsequent success for the participant.
Identify and analyze the effects of the areas of situation- based perceived competence and self-confidence factors as they influence athletics performance and persistence.
Analyze and apply sound psychological principles as useful vehicles not only for the purpose of improving athletic performance but also general human performance enhancement.
Identify and interpret the dynamics of athletics competition as they affect the development of character, moral reasoning, and morally driven behavior.

Testimonials

Great course. Found many things that will help me and my staff be better coaches all around. Pennsylvania

I enjoyed specifically thinking about the mind of an athlete and how to lead them as a coach in a way that can lead to greater success individually and as a teammate. I look forward to incorporating some of the things I learned in the course into coaching. Georgia

Great course! I enjoyed the videos that supported the textbook information. I am definitely looking forward to using some of these ideas in the upcoming season. Thanks again. Ohio

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Applied Sport Psychology for Coaches

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Tuition credit (3 units)

$395.00

3 Quarter Credits

Reading List / Textbook

Must Be Purchased Separately:

Weinberg, R.S. & Gould, D. (2023). Foundations for Sport and Exercise Psychology. https://www.amazon.com/Foundations-Exercise-Psychology-Robert-Weinberg/dp/171820759X Student may also choose from either the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th editions to save money.

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with Paragon Coaching.

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.