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This module will provide you with an introduction to key areas of psychology related to football. Content will focus on contemporary themes that will be linked either with the individual player or the team (LO1-LO3). You will be working collaboratively in groups which will enable you to develop communication and teamwork skills and enhance your learning experience (LO4).
More specifically the topics that will be covered in relation to individual characteristics will include: arousal, stress, anxiety, confidence, attention, and motivation
Topics in relation to team characteristics such as: team dynamics, team building and cohesion.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:

LO1: Acquire an understanding of the role of sport psychology within football

LO2: Develop an awareness and define key theoretical concepts in relation to the individual player (e.g. motivation, personality, stress)

LO3: Gain an appreciation of and define the key theories in relation to the team (e.g. group dynamics, cohesion)

LO4: Demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively as a team to outline a sport psychology topic