Knowledge

The student ...

has knowledge about different approaches to having conversations with athletes in the field of sport psychology, including cognitive and emotion-focused approaches, and what sets these approaches apart
has knowledge regarding mental training and mental skills in applied settings, for example research on which types of attention (e.g. internal or external focus of attention) that facilitate performance in sports and how this may be promoted in working with athletes
is familiar with different types of data and assessment tools that can be used to understand athletes' mental capacities, for example questionnaires used to measure mental toughness
has knowledge regarding challenges and success factors in working with athletes, including factors such as working alliance, confidentiality, and burnout among consultants

Skills

The student ...

can reflect independently and critically regarding various approaches to working and conversing in the field of sport psychology
can use mental training in applied work with athletes, for example by recommending exercises or a mental training plan for athletes
can assess aspects of the athlete's mental profile
can use or recommend relevant technology to promote athletes' mental development
can critically reflect and adapt sport psychology knowledge in working with athletes in a given sports context

General competence

The student ...

can display caution and ethical awareness in working with athletes
can critically assess various sources and separate trustworthy insights from less trustworthy insights in the field of sport psychology

Subject description 7167

Applied sport psychology