Sports Psychology Level 3 Course

Level: 3


Sports Psychology home learning course: Aimed at students looking to study the effect and impact of psychology within sport.

This course is aimed at both coaches and participants. Unlocking the secrets of the competitive mind has been investigated, tested and evaluated over many years and there are many examples of success and failure.
Attempting to fathom out what is the winning mind takes such investigations one step further - helping the aspiring athlete and the motivational coach find a formula that works for them, ensuring that success will ultimately mean failure for their competitors!

Using case study reviews and mind-exercises, the course has been designed for therapists to give sound advice to their clients in a highly competitive world.

Enrol today by calling us on 0121 2880181 and be studying within seven days.



Consisting of 6 Modules as follows

Module 1

What is a sports psychologist?
The role of a sports psychologist
Brief history of sports psychology
An overview of psychology

Module 2

Personality
Theories on personality
Methods of measuring personality
The links between personality and sport involvement and performance
Personality profiling
Origins of attitude
Triadic model of attitude formation
Changing attitudes
How attitudes influence behaviour
Aggresive behaviour
Antecedents of aggression
Theories of aggression
How aggression affects sporting performance
Comabtin aggression

Module 3

Emotions
Arousal
Theories of arousal
How arousal affects sporting performance
Anxiety
How anxiety affects sporting performance
Stress
Causes of stress
Measuring stress
Stress management
Physical relaxation
Imagery
Focus

Module 4

Theories of motivation
How motivation affects sporting performance
Developing a motivational climate
Goal setting
Confidence building

Module 5

How spectators affect sporting performance
Research on audience effects
Coping with audience effects
The effects of co-action on sporting performance
The home advantage performance
Teams and groups
Factors that effect group performances
Group maturity
Cohesion
Leadership
Leadership characteristics
Leadership qualities
Leadership behaviours
Leadership styles
Theories of leadership

Module 6

Psychological skills training
A Psychological skiils training programme
An orientation phase
An analysis phase
A planning phase
An implementation phase
An evalutation phase







 


There are no previous skills or qualifications required to register for this study programme.

This course is open to students of all ages and backgrounds. Enrolments can be taken at anytime of the year unlike the traditional local college who tend only to enrol in September. Home Learning offers true flexibility.
 Enrol today by calling us on 0121 2880181 and be studying within 7 days
Level 3 Sports Psychology Award
NCFE Sports Psychology Level 3 Award
At the end of this course successful learners will be awarded a certificate of achievement by NCFE. NCFE is recognised as an awarding organistation by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the office of qualifications and examination regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government and the council for Curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. This course has been accredted under the NCFE IIQ licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at level 3 (Using Ofquals qualificaiton and credit framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty and level of acheivement involved. This course is provided in partnership with Kendal Publishing (Study House) an approved NCFE Investing in quality centre (IIQ) to give formal recognition to our courses. 

The course has been designed to specifically meet the needs of learners who prefer to study at home or as a pathway course. The NCFE certificate is not a nationally regulated qualification. NCFE accreditation gives assurance that the content is of a high standard and meets the rigorous requirements of a national awarding body. NCFE accreditation also gives formal recognition to our courses which result in the "award" of a certificate of achievement.
All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Students are welcome to complete this course as quickly as they want to.

On average this course is completed in 90 hours (5/6 months).  Extensions can be arranged if students do not complete within the year and charges will apply. We would ask you to contact our office on 0800 0131030 for latest extension fees if required.

We recommend that students complete 2-3 hours per week as a minimum to get the most from this course. Remember to work out a study plan / timetable before you start and try and stick to it.

Hrs per weekEstimated Completion
  

3 hours

8 Months
4 hours6 Months
5 Hours5 Months
10 Hours3 Months

This course is issued in paper format. Your course materials will be delivered to you at the specified address within 7 days of enrolment. International students should allow up to 21 days for delivery.

All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or post. We also have a team of dedicated advisors to help and advise with any course related queries. The tutors role is to help and support students for the entire duration of their studies. Please remember our tutors are here to help. Never be embarrassed to ask for help.

This course is completed using continual assessment followed by a home based examination paper which will be forwarded to you from home upon completion of the required assignments. This course consists of six lessons overall. Students will be required to submit assignments after each lesson via email or post proving their understanding of the subject covered. These assignments normally take between 1-2 hours to complete. A grade and report will be issued on your progress with any suggestions for improvement if necessary.

Q: When can I enrol?

The beauty of distance learning means that students can enrol at anytime they wish 365 days of the year. Enrolments and payment can be made online or by calling our office on 0121 2880181.

Q: How soon after enrolment can I start studying?

Students would normally receive their course materials within seven days of enrolment. Materials for this course are posted out via Royal Mail second class post. Online access is normally emailed to you within 48 hours or 2 working days.

Q: Is this course accredited?

Yes! This course is accredited by NCFE. See our qualifications page for full details.

Q: Is there any funding available towards the course fees?

UK Open College is a privately run college therefore we do not have access to funding

Q: Do you offer any discounts for the unemployed or low income households?

Unfortunately discounts are not available

Q: Can I pay monthly for my course?

Yes! We do offer payment plans for this course to students resident in the UK only.  See fees page for further details.

Q: How do I know whether this is the right course for me?

In truth we cannot be sure if this course or indeed home learning will meet every students needs. To help we have a money back guarantee scheme in place which allows students to receive and try the course materials for seven days to establish whether this course is the ideal course for them. If it's not simply notify us via email or telephone within the seven day period for a full refund. Please be aware this is a strict seven day scheme and no refunds are processed once this period has expired.

Q: Is this course available to International students?

Yes! We currently have students all over the world studying with the college. With todays technology distance is no barrier at all. Students outside of the UK will need access to email to submit course assignments. Additional charges for delivery of paper course materials will apply if required.

Q: Are there any deadlines for course assignments?

No! You can submit course assignments at your own pace. The only deadline is for completion of the whole course which requires students to finish within one year of registration.

Q: What if I have questions relating to my course or have problems understanding some of the questions?

No problem! All students have access to a personal tutor for the duration of their course with whom they may correspond with. You are not on your own when you study with us! We really do want you to pass your course!

Q: Will I have to purchase any additional books or materials?

No! We provide all the required course materials to enable you to complete your studies. 
If you require any further information on this course then please call our administration team on 0121 288 0181 and we will be happy to help you as much as we can. Alternatively complete the information request form below and one of our friendly advisors will contact you.


Information Request

Course Fee: Starting at: £269.00

UK Student can choose to pay their course fees in full upon enrolment (£269.00) or take out a pay as you study plan as follows.

Enrolment Fee£99.00
4 x  Monthly payments£50.00
Total Fees Payable£299.00
  
Pay in full and Save £30.00

Call our office on 0121 2880181 for guaranteed acceptance onto our pay as you study plan* (Applies to UK Students only) 

MOD Personnel can claim a 10% Reduction on fees when paying in full by quoting BFPO10 when contacting us. Proof will be required.

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