The Psychological Competence and Leadership of a Sports Coach (VPUPK_411)
About Study Course
Objective
Develop the ability of students to analyse the psychological competences and leadership approaches of coaches, assess their impact on athlete development and team functioning, and apply communication, emotional intelligence and collaborative skills in professional activities in the sports environment.
Prerequisites
In-depth knowledge of general, developmental and social psychology, in particular in motivation, emotion regulation, personality, communication and group process theories.Ability to analyse psychological factors in professional situations, interpret their correlations and reasonably base conclusions on theory.Ability to integrate knowledge of different sub-sectors of psychology, critically evaluate their suitability and reflect on their application in professional activities.
Learning outcomes
1.Recognizes the personality traits and professional qualities of a coach that affect an athlete’s development and performance.
1.Identify and address situations related to psychological, emotional and social factors that affect the work of the coach and the performance of the athlete.
1.Able to independently identify and evaluate complex problems related to the psychological competence of the coach and the management of the team.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Science | 1 | Master's | Required | Gundega Ulme, Beate Evelīna Dišlere |
