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ISMAT 204

Sport Psychology

Sports Sciences
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The Curricular Psychology Unit for Sports pretend to empower the students with scientific and scientific knowledge on the areas of Sports, Physical Education and Exercise and Well-Being. Relevance: understanding of external and internal factors that influence the thoughts, emotions and performances of the protagonists in these areas, leading to an optimized professional intervention. Distinctive mark: introduction to Neurolinguistic Programming and Neurolinguistic Coaching; contribute to the creation of a scientific culture based on humanism that is not self-knowledge and, in constructive human relationships. Purpose: potentiate as learning carried out within the study cycle; their application to the professional context.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    A. Introduction to Sport Psychology B. History and evolution of Sport Psychology C. Sports, school and exercise contexts Sports career. Ending sport career. Coach-athlete relationship. Coach-athlete-family relationship. Sports performance. Understanding exercise behavior and its relationship with inactivity problems and non-adherence to physical activity. D. Psychological intervention in sporting contexts Psychological assessment. Psychological mechanisms: mental functions in sport; psychological variables of self perception; motivation; leadership; Communication; group dynamics and cohesion - sports group; conflict resolution; Problem solving. Mental training and psychological skills training: relaxation; imagery; internal dialogue; formulation of objectives. Interface between Neurolinguistic Programming, Neurolinguistic Coaching and Sport Psychology.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Develop critical thinking and decision making, based on psychological variables and mechanisms linked to the contexts of sport, physical exercise and well-being.   Enhance attitudes, human values and ethics through cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral skills and considering qualities such as: justice, flexibility, truthfulness, persistence, patience, tolerance, respect, joy, optimism; effective communication with active listening and the ability to encourage, trust and be happy for the successes of others; do not focus on error; awareness of the difference between pride and encouragement and the importance of cooperating without judgment; promoting unity in diversity.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Bidle, S. J. H., Mutrie, N. & Gorely, T. (2015). Psychology of physical activity: determinants, well-being and interventions (3 ed) Routledge ed. Brito, A.P. (1994). Psicologia do desporto In Gráfica 2000. Carron, A. & Hausenblas, H.S. (1988; 2012). Group Dynamics in Sport (2nd Edition). Morgantown: FIT McGannon, K.R. & Smith, B. (Eds.) (2016). International Handbook of Sport Psychology. Routledge. Cotterill, S., Weston, N. & Breslin, G. Editors (2017). Sport and Exercise Psychology, Practitioner Case Studies. British Psychological Society Ed. Guilherme, J., & Martins, C. (Eds.). (2025). O jovem atleta: Uma abordagem multidisciplinar. Edições Universitárias Lusófonas. Nicholls, A. (2017). Psycology in Sports Coaching, Theory and Practice. Routledge Ed. Weinberg, R.S. & Gould, D. (Ed.). (1995). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. IL: Human Kinetics.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Active methodologies: lectures alternating with forums; brainstorming; Kahoot; mock trials; problem-solving; flipped classroom; collaborative learning; gamification; group dynamics; case studies; group and/or individual work.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não