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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).
More specifically the topics that will be covered in relation to individual characteristics are: arousal, stress, anxiety, personality, confidence, attention, motivation and stages of development.
Topics in relation to team characteristics will include: team dynamics, effective communication, coach-athlete relationship, team building and cohesion.

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