SP4404PO: Sport & Exercise Psychology

Essay (1500 Words)

Write an essay on the following:

Discuss and outline the major theories of motivation and goal setting in the context of injury rehabilitation and sports therapy.

Learning Outcomes Covered By This Assessment:

1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the main branches of psychology and their application to sports therapy
2. Describe how psychology may be used to improve sports performance
3. Describe how sports psychology concepts can be used to improve sports therapy and rehabilitation processes
4. Formulate and present ideas and arguments, using scientific evidence including findings from academic resources for example books and journal papers to support claims
5. Use the key skills of retrieval of information, communication identifying and solving problems