Applied Sports Psychology Research Paper
Southern Institute of Technology
UNIT STANDARD 5366
ASSESSMENT TASK/ACTIVITY
Activity Title:
Assignment 1
Standard Number and Title, level, credits, version
Unit Standard 5366 Apply the basic principles of applied sport psychology, Level 4, 6 credits, Version 5
Assessed Elements:
1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Conditions:
This is a compulsory assignment. It must be submitted and will count towards the final result for this paper.
This is an open book assignment – you may refer to your course material when completing this assignment.
The completed assignment is to be submitted to your facilitator via blackboard by the due date.
Task/Activity Instructions:
Complete all tasks and submit …show more content…
The Purpose of psychological skills used on athletes is to increase their performance, enjoyment and development of life skills within their chosen sport. Sports psychologist’s main focus of interest is how psychological factors affect performance, understanding how participation in sports creates enjoyment and satisfaction as well as understanding the effects of participation on psychological development. With the optimum goal of optimizing performance as well as enjoyment through the use of psychological skills. Sports psychology is not just useful for athletes but is also beneficial for coaches, parents, injured and returning athletes, team building and communication within a team. Sports psychology uses many interventions including education on goal setting, imagery, self-talk, energy management, and anxiety stress …show more content…
1.4 Basic concepts of psychological skills are described in relation to sport.
Range concepts include – motivation, goal orientation, anxiety or stress management, confidence, attention and/or concentration.
1.5 Methods of developing psychological skills are explained.
Range methods include – motivation, anxiety or stress management, confidence, attention and/or concentration.
Outcome 2
Develop performance profile of an athlete.
Evidence requirements
2.5 Optimal arousal is described in relation to the individual and particular performance situations.
Outcome 3
Describe the process of developing basic psychological methods.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Uses of goal setting are identified and described.
Range planning tool, focus attention on areas needing improvement, enhance motivation, provide feedback about performance, assist prediction of future performance.
3.2 Types and qualities of goals are described.
Range types of goals – short-term, long-term, performance, outcome; qualities – specific, measurable, challenging, realistic,
UNIT STANDARD 5366
ASSESSMENT TASK/ACTIVITY
Activity Title:
Assignment 1
Standard Number and Title, level, credits, version
Unit Standard 5366 Apply the basic principles of applied sport psychology, Level 4, 6 credits, Version 5
Assessed Elements:
1.2, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Conditions:
This is a compulsory assignment. It must be submitted and will count towards the final result for this paper.
This is an open book assignment – you may refer to your course material when completing this assignment.
The completed assignment is to be submitted to your facilitator via blackboard by the due date.
Task/Activity Instructions:
Complete all tasks and submit …show more content…
The Purpose of psychological skills used on athletes is to increase their performance, enjoyment and development of life skills within their chosen sport. Sports psychologist’s main focus of interest is how psychological factors affect performance, understanding how participation in sports creates enjoyment and satisfaction as well as understanding the effects of participation on psychological development. With the optimum goal of optimizing performance as well as enjoyment through the use of psychological skills. Sports psychology is not just useful for athletes but is also beneficial for coaches, parents, injured and returning athletes, team building and communication within a team. Sports psychology uses many interventions including education on goal setting, imagery, self-talk, energy management, and anxiety stress …show more content…
1.4 Basic concepts of psychological skills are described in relation to sport.
Range concepts include – motivation, goal orientation, anxiety or stress management, confidence, attention and/or concentration.
1.5 Methods of developing psychological skills are explained.
Range methods include – motivation, anxiety or stress management, confidence, attention and/or concentration.
Outcome 2
Develop performance profile of an athlete.
Evidence requirements
2.5 Optimal arousal is described in relation to the individual and particular performance situations.
Outcome 3
Describe the process of developing basic psychological methods.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Uses of goal setting are identified and described.
Range planning tool, focus attention on areas needing improvement, enhance motivation, provide feedback about performance, assist prediction of future performance.
3.2 Types and qualities of goals are described.
Range types of goals – short-term, long-term, performance, outcome; qualities – specific, measurable, challenging, realistic,