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Overview

Program Length

8 Weeks

Total Duration

Total ECTS Credits

10

Tuition Fee (Full Program)

1800 EUR


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Program Overview

Diploma In Sports and Exercise PsychologyWho is this program for?

The program is relevant to those interested and involved in the sport and leisure industry eg. coaches, athletes, strength & conditioning professionals, physiotherapists, P.E. teachers, personal trainers, etc. The program may also be of interest to business leaders and managers in terms of understanding what drives performance, staff motivation, leadership, and team cohesion. The program will examine a broad range of topical issues with the sport and exercise psychology profession through the application of theory and research.

 

Program Objectives?

 

  • To provide students with a sound understanding of key theoretical issues within the field of sport and exercise psychology.
  • To enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of the application of theory and research to sport and exercise settings.
  • To provide an opportunity for students to gain insight and practical skills that will enhance their work with individuals and groups in a sport and exercise context.
  • To facilitate students in acquiring critical and self-reflective awareness of the individual differences and ethical concerns and implications of applying psychology in sport and exercise settings.

Including exclusive course contributions from:

 

  • Dan Abrahams – Lead Sports Psychologist, England Rugby & England Golf
  • Kelly Sotherton – Team GB Athletics triple Olympic medalist
  • Tom Whittaker – Performance Director, British Weightlifting
  • Angus Kinnear – Chief Executive, Leeds United FC

In collaboration with:

British College of Sport

 

Courses

Program Length

8 weeks

Total ECTS Credits

10

Max. Number of Transfer Credits:

0

CONTENT

 

WEEK 1 -Introduction to Sports and Exercise Psychology

  • Discussion on the opinions of people involved in Sports with regard to the role of psychology in their professional lives
  • Tracing the history of the Exercise and Sports Psychology
  • Considering basic principles of Exercise and Sports Psychology
  • Theoretical frameworks supporting the study of Exercise and Sports Psychology
  • Determining and exploring the models and motives for becoming active.

 

WEEK 2 -Motivation and the Winning Mind

  • Review of Lecture One
  • An introduction to mental toughness and personality types
  • Motivation and a positive mindset
  • Self-Awareness and the Winning Mind
  • Performance Profiling
  • Goal setting

 

WEEK 3 -Personality in Sports and Exercise Psychology

  • Looking back in time, on theories of personality
  • Examining personality and conditioning
  • Extroversion and introversion
  • The 5-factor Model (OCEAN)
  • Personality Psychology in Sports and Exercise Psychology (Research)

 

WEEK 4 -Compassion, Empathy, and Transformation

 

  • Neff’s Self-Compassion Movement
  • Goldman and Self-Compassion
  • Re-appraisal
  • Role of Self-esteem in compassion and empathy
  • Self-esteem and social comparison
  • Non-Violent Communication (NVC)
  • Empathy, pity, and Sympathy
  • Growth Mindset and Transformation

 

WEEK 5 – Stress in Exercise and Sports Psychology

  • Stress: an overview
  • Anxiety: Trait and state anxiety
  • Stress Appraisal
  • Sources of stress and anxiety in sport
  • Self-concept and self-worth
  • Exercise and psychological well-being and the role of the self
  • Burnout
  • Coping strategies and techniques
  • Applications and implications

 

WEEK 6 -Focus on Sports and Exercise Psychology

  • What is focus? Four Types of Focus
  • What are the main distractions?
  • Overthinking
  • How to focus better.
  • Concentration techniques
  • Imagining and Visualizing for performance enhancement
  • Applications of theories and techniques
  • Theories of mental practice

 

WEEK 7 -Groups and Teams in Sports and Exercise Psychology

  • Introduction
  • Groups, teams, and group dynamics
  • Cohesion and performance
  • Nature and efficacy of team building
  • Do team sports build character?
  • Is team cohesion a real game-changer?

 

WEEK 8 -Mental Toughness and Resilience

  • Definitions of mental toughness and resilience
  • What are the attributes of mentally tough and resilient athletes?
  • The 4Cs of mental toughness
  • How mental toughness is assessed
  • Benefits of mental toughness
  • Improving mental toughness

Careers & Outcomes

Industry Growth

5 %

Outcomes:

 

With unique course contributions from Dan Abrahams (Sports Psychologist for England Rugby & England Golf, and many Premier League football teams), Tom Whittaker (Performance Director for British Weightlifting & British Diving, and former professional rugby player), Kelly Sotherton (3-time Olympic medallist for Team GB), and Angus Kinnear (Managing Director – Leeds United FC) this is a truly innovative and practically grounded course that will ensure that you have a competitive advantage in your performance management, or if you are seeking a pathway into the more advanced study in the field of sports & exercise psychology.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Rushford maintains very high standards for students who enter our academic programs. The following criteria need to be met before admission is offered to a prospective student.

 

Qualifications

High School Diploma

 

Qualifications Waiver:

For students who don’t have a formal qualification, Rushford uses Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE).  Please contact us at admissions@rushford.ch 

 

Proficiency in English:

Evidence of Proficiency in English

IELTS 6.0+ , OR

PTE 50+ , OR

TOEFL 550+, OR

Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years

 

English Proficiency Waiver:

The English proficiency test is waived for the following candidates:

Native English Speakers, OR;

Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;

Applicants having completed their undergraduate degree in English in an English speaking country, OR;

2 years of work experience in a setting in which English is the primary language of work

 

Accreditation

  • EduQua Certified Swiss Institution

    Rushford Business School is certified by EduQua, a Swiss quality label for further education institutions. EduQua is an accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government. EduQua is the first quality certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland and is recognized, supported, and endorsed by the following organizations: • Swiss Federal Government • Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK) • State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) • Swiss Conference for Professional Training department (SBBK) • Swiss Association of Employment Departments (VSAA) • Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB)

  • ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP)

    Rushford Business School is a member of the “Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ACBSP is a global accrediting body which accredits business programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree levels worldwide since 1988. Rushford Business School is part of a membership that extends to more than 60 countries. ACBSP members are amongst the best educators in their respective fields, interested in learning innovative teaching methods, improving the delivery of business education programs, and creative value for their students.

  • INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION (IACBE)

    Rushford Business School is a member of the “International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)” The IACBE accredits business programs that lead to degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in institutions of higher education worldwide. All modes of delivery, campuses, locations, and instructional sites, as well as all business programs regardless of degree level, will normally be included in the IACBE accreditation review.

  • UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (PRME)

    Rushford Business School is a proud supporter and Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME). PRME is an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact founded in 2007 as a platform to encourage and increase awareness and integration of sustainability in business schools around the world. Today, PRME is the largest coordinated effort between the world’s business schools and the United Nations. Rushford Business School became a PRME signatory in 2020. As a school, we understand the privilege and responsibility of providing quality education that gives learners the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, change lives, and transform societies.

  • Swiss Higher Educational Institution

    Rushford Business School is an approved post-secondary higher educational Institution with the authority to award private degrees in Switzerland. The institute is registered in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland under the UID CH-170.4.018.974-7.

  • International Council For Open & Distance Education (ICDE), Norway

    James Lind Institute is a proud member of the prestigious International Council for Open & Distance Education. ICDE has consultative partner status with UNESCO and shares UNESCO’s key value – the universal right to education for all. ICDE further derives its position from the unique knowledge and experience of its members throughout the world in the development and use of new methodologies and emerging technologies.

  • International Organization For Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 Certified

    James Lind Institute (JLI) is fully accredited by the AMERICAN BOARD OF ACCREDITATION SERVICES (ABAS) as per ISO 9001:2015 standards for providing Training & Education Programs related to healthcare and allied sectors.

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