School of Creative Technologies
Certificate in Sport Psychology
Award Code : DL115S level 8
| Course Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration: | 20wks (1eve/wk) |
| Places: | 25 |
| Awarding body: | IADT |
| Head of department: | Dr Marion Palmer |
| Course co-ordinator: | Dr Olivia Hurley |
About Certificate in Sport Psychology
Special Purpose Award - Level 8 Award (10 credits)
Application: IADT
What is Sport Psychology?
Growth of interest in sport psychology has been well documented in recent years. This is unsurprising given Ireland’s recent sporting successes (i.e., Ireland’s Grand Slam victory in rugby in 2009).
This Certificate will introduce you to the discipline of sport psychology. It will allow you to learn about the key topics studied in sport psychology, and how psychological principles are applied to aid performance in sport.
The course material will be delivered in a student-friendly way using discussions, group work, practical exercises and personal reflections. Upon completion of the certificate, you will understand the field of sport psychology and its uses to help athletes perform to their best in sport, and also in other performance-related settings (such as in their work and study settings). You will be able to apply the knowledge acquired to your own life-roles (i.e., as coaches and parents of athletes).
Aims and Objectives
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
This course will be particularly useful to people working in the following areas:
- Coaching in any sport
- Sports Management
- NGBs in any sport
- Work settings where teamwork and performance issues are important
- Students considering a postgraduate/research position in a sport science/sport psychology related field
- Physiotherapists/Doctors
- Sport Co-ordinators or Development Officers in sports clubs
What topics will I study?
- Motivation and Goal setting
- Psyching-Up and Calming Down: Arousal and Anxiety in Sports Performances
- Team dynamics, Team cohesion
- Leadership and Coaching styles
- Aggression in sport
- Concentration, Coping, and Confidence issues in sport
- Self-talk, imagery and relaxation strategies
- Psychology of Exercise and Health
- Psychology of Sports Injuries
What are the entry requirements?
Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL).
What are the fees?
€575 in 2009/2010. This fee includes examination and registration charges.
What is the closing date?
Applications must be made to the Admissions Office in IADT.
1st round of applications: 7th May 2010.
2nd round of applications (if places available): 20th August 2010.
Download application form here or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie / (01) 239 4621
