ABOUT THE COURSE: This introductory course on Sports Psychology is packaged covering the key elements vital for sports and performance. Targeted for athletes, coaches, trainers, support staff etc, it orients participants to sports psychology , the careers opportunities , how to be in performance zone and apply psychological skills for performance. equips and ensures that one can unleash their potential. which can be capitalized on to enhance sports performance. To deliver this course, we have resource persons who come with a wide array of experience and background in the sports industry as well as academics.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Overall, the course caters to a wide range of individuals involved in sports and fitness, providing them with essential knowledge and practical skills to enhance performance, monitor training loads, and promote effective recovery strategies. They include but not limited to Athletes, Coaches, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Sports Science Professionals, Physiotherapist, etc.PREREQUISITES: 10 +2INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Sports Authority of India, National Federations & their Affiliated State Associations, Various Clubs, Khelo India Academies, Private Academies, etc.
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1: Becoming a Sports Psychologist- Lessons from the field. Introduction to sports psychology, exercise well-being and mental health and professional challenges of sports psychologists
Week 2:Developing a champion mindset for competition- Flow state and developing a champion mindset
Week 3:Psychological Skills Training (PST) I- Introduction to PST, Goal setting, Effectiveness of goal setting, strategies to develop goal setting
for individuals and teams.
Week 4:Psychological skills training II- Imagery, Designing an imagery program
Week 5:Training young minds- working with young athletes, strategies to work with young athletes. Sports burnout and strategies to combat burnout
Week 6:Power of communication and mindfulness in sports understanding communication and strategies to build communication. Building mindfulness and resilience in sports
Week 7:Working with teams- building a team, strategies for team building
Week 8:Psychology of Injury and career transition in sports understanding injury and managing injury. Understanding and managing career transition from sports.
Week 2:Developing a champion mindset for competition- Flow state and developing a champion mindset
Week 3:Psychological Skills Training (PST) I- Introduction to PST, Goal setting, Effectiveness of goal setting, strategies to develop goal setting
for individuals and teams.
Week 4:Psychological skills training II- Imagery, Designing an imagery program
Week 5:Training young minds- working with young athletes, strategies to work with young athletes. Sports burnout and strategies to combat burnout
Week 6:Power of communication and mindfulness in sports understanding communication and strategies to build communication. Building mindfulness and resilience in sports
Week 7:Working with teams- building a team, strategies for team building
Week 8:Psychology of Injury and career transition in sports understanding injury and managing injury. Understanding and managing career transition from sports.
Taught by
Prof. Chaitanya Sridhar, Prof. Nivedita Rajan, Prof. Priyanka Prabhakar
