The overarching learning outcomes describe what students are expected to know, be able to do, and be capable of upon completing the programme. The expected learning outcomes are categorized into knowledge, skills, and general competence. Each course within the program will have its own learning outcomes that contribute to the overall learning outcomes of the study programme.

Knowledge

The candidate…

has knowledge of key theories, issues, and concepts from sports psychology and personality psychology, and understands psychological factors that influence human development and behavior
is familiar with the historical development of the field, the various perspectives that have shaped psychology and sports psychology specifically, and its place and role in society
has broad knowledge of mental training techniques for both individual sports and team sports, which can contribute to participation, increased performance, and mastery
is acquainted with research methodological concepts, central research topics, and empirical studies within psychology in general and sports psychology specifically
can update their knowledge on various psychological and sports psychological perspectives, models, and methods

Skills

The candidate…

can apply professional concepts, expressions, and various psychological perspectives in the analysis and description of human phenomena
can reflect on their own professional practice within sports psychology and adjust it based on feedback and guidance to enhance athlete performance
can use psychological knowledge to describe, explain, and predict mental processes within and outside the sports context
can find, critically evaluate, and reference diverse academic material and information, and use it to address psychological issues with an emphasis on sports psychology
can apply relevant theories, personality tests, and mental assessment tools in working with athletes

General competence

The candidate…

has knowledge of research and professional ethical issues within sports psychology and is prepared to address ethical dilemmas
can plan, implement, and execute tasks related to the field of psychology, especially concerning the athlete's mentality, both independently and in collaboration with others
can exchange viewpoints and experiences with others with a background in psychology and participate in discussions about developing good practices
can present sports psychological knowledge both orally and in writing to athletes, coaching staff, advisors, and peers
can critically reflect on trends and innovations within sports psychology, including technological developments and collaboration with other professional groups

Study program NAR-IPS

One-year study programme in Sport Psychology