Diploma in Sports Psychology

An understanding of the fundamental issues in this fascinating field is crucial to all serious sports coaches and fitness professionals. This course will provide you with a greater awareness of client motivations, beliefs and attitudes toward exercise and sports performance as well as invaluable cognitive and behavioural skills and techniques towards securing client motivation and adherence.

Qualifications and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points

• Diploma in Sports Psychology
• 16 REPs CPD points

Course Content

• Motivational theories and strategies
• Exercise adherence
• Confidence and self efficacy
• Arousal levels and their impact on performance
• Relaxation, imagery and self-talk techniques
• Attention and concentration training
• Consultation skills
• Case studies

Entry Requirements

The Diploma in Sports Psychology can be taken without prior qualifications. You must, however, be at least 16 years of age with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Length and Format of Course

12 months distance learning (based on 10-12 hours study per week).
Maximum time allowed is one year.

Assessment

Continuous coursework assessment with tutor feedback