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2022/2023

Physiological, Psychological, Pedagogical and Social Principles of Physical Exercise and Sport

Code: 43884 ECTS Credits: 9
Degree Type Year Semester
4316214 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity OB 1 1

Contact

Name:
Gabriel Daza Sobrino
Email:
gabriel.daza@autonoma.cat

Use of Languages

Principal working language:
spanish (spa)

External teachers

Anna Vilanova Soler
Carles González Arévalo
Carles Ventura Vall-llovera
Joan Solé Fortó
Unai Sáez de Ocáriz Granja

Prerequisites

It is recommended to be familiar with the virtual learning platform in order to follow and interact with the contents of the module. The command of the English language is advised.

Objectives and Contextualisation

The objective of this module is that the student deepens in the study of the different physiological, psychological, pedagogical and sociological aspects and training theory linked to physical activity and sport:

  • Physiological bases of physical activity and sports.
  • Psychological bases of physical activity and sports.
  • Pedagogical basis of physical activity and sport.
  • Social bases of physical activity and sports.

Competences

  • Analyze critically the most current theories, models and methods in psychological research.
  • Analyze the psychological factors that impact sports initiation, performance and abandonment.
  • Continue the learning process, to a large extent autonomously.
  • Integrate knowledge and use it to make judgements in complex situations, with incomplete information, while keeping in mind social and ethical responsibilities.
  • Know the main models of intervention in sports initiation and in the psychology of sport.
  • Optimize performance and prioritize the welfare of sportspersons with an ethical commitment.
  • Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
  • Use scientific terminology to argue the results of research in the context of scientific production, to understand and interact effectively with other professionals.
  • Work in teams in a coordinated and collaborative way, and show skills in working in interdisciplinary teams.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse the effects of sport activity on the lifelong health and well-being of sports practitioners.
  2. Analyse the effects of sports initiation on the health and well-being of children, adolescents and young adults.
  3. Continue the learning process, to a large extent autonomously.
  4. Identify the main characteristics of theoretical approaches in the study of sport and exercise psychology.
  5. Identify the main theoretical models used to study exercise and its links to health.
  6. Identify the main theoretical models used to study psychological aspects of sports performance.
  7. Integrate knowledge and use it to make judgements in complex situations, with incomplete information, while keeping in mind social and ethical responsibilities.
  8. Integrate the different models of intervention in sport psychology with regard to physiological, pedagogical and sociological factors.
  9. Optimize performance and prioritize the welfare of sportspersons with an ethical commitment.
  10. Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
  11. Use scientific terminology to argue the results of research in the context of scientific production, to understand and interact effectively with other professionals.
  12. Work in teams in a coordinated and collaborative way, and show skills in working in interdisciplinary teams.

Content

1. Bases of sports training

  1.1. Introduction to sports training

         Sports training theory: definition and purposes

         Training concept and goals

         Actions to develop a training

         Sports training methodologies

  1.2. Phases of the sports training process

         Analysis of the sports discipline

         Fitness diagnosis

         Formulation of objectives

         Periodization

         Programming

         Design

         Realization

         Control

  1.3. Relationships between adaptation and training load

         The process of adapting to sport

         Overcompensation type

         Aspects that determine the training load

  1.4. Examples of Planning

         Individual sports

         Situation sports

2. Pedagogical bases of physical activity and sport

2.1. Pedagogy of motor behaviors

The theory of motor action

Internal logic, sectors and domains of motor action

Motor behavior

3. Psychological bases of physical activity and sport

3.1. Basic psychological aspects

Functional psychological model and its application to the sports field.

Psychobiological, psychophysical and psychosocial adaptation.

Anticipation and sport.

Basic psychological factors from the functional model for learning and sports performance.

Functional integration and its application to the sports dimension.

3.2. Skills and Aptitudes in sport

Fitness in sport

Relational model of skills

Learning skills in sport

4. Social bases of physical activity and sport

4.1. Sociology applied to physical activity and sport

Influence of physical activity and sport on the psychosocial development of the individual

Psychosocial aspects related to physical activity and sport

Methodology

The methodology used is based on addressing the learning process from an open, participatory and constructive environment. Different teaching strategies will be used, directed to the whole class, in small groups and in a personalized way. We want to encourage reflection and the construction of critical knowledge. The way to develop the sessions is mitjaçant:

  • Master classes
  • Oral presentation of works
  • Tutorials
  • Reading articles / reports of interest
  • Preparation of works and reports

Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Activities

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
Master class 33 1.32 5, 6, 4, 10, 11
Presentación oral de treballs 11 0.44 7, 3, 12
Type: Supervised      
Tutorials 44 1.76 2, 1, 9
Type: Autonomous      
Preparation of works 54 2.16 2, 1, 8, 7, 11
Reading articles / reports of interest 49 1.96 2, 1, 8, 10

Assessment

The continuous evaluation implies the regular attendance, participation and the development of the formative activities proposed in each one of the sessions. The use and mastery of skills and knowledge will be assessed through the activities of:

  • Synthetic written tests
  • Written works / reports
  • Oral presentation of works

Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Design a report 15 8 0.32 6, 3, 10
Elaboration of work 20 8 0.32 1, 5, 4, 12
Learning folder 10 4 0.16 1, 9, 7
Oral defense 10 2 0.08 8, 7, 11
Oral presentation 5 2 0.08 2, 7, 12
Reflection report 15 4 0.16 4, 8, 9, 3, 11
Synthesis work 10 4 0.16 6, 8, 7
Test type test 15 2 0.08 2, 5, 4, 11

Bibliography

Cox, R.H. (2009). Psicología del Deporte. Madrid: Editorial Médica Panamericana.

De la Vega, R., Del Valle, S., Maldonado, A., & Moreno, A. (2008). Pensamiento y acción en el deporte. Wanceulen: Sevilla.

Dosil, J. (Ed.). (2006). The sport psychologist's handbook: A guide for sport-specific performance enhancement. John Wiley & Sons. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470713174

Hackfort, D., Schinke, R. J., & Strauss, B. (Eds.). (2019). Dictionary of sport psychology: sport, exercise, and performing arts. Academic Press. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128131503

Garcés, E.J., Olmedilla, A., & Jara, P. (2006). Psicología y Deporte. Murcia: Diego Marín.

Olmedilla, A., Abenza, L., Boladeras, A., & Ortín, F. (2011). Manual de Psicología de la Actividad Física y del Deporte. Murcia: Diego Marín.

Riera, J. (2005). Habilidades en el deporte. Barcelona: INDE.

Solé, J. (2008). Teoría del entrenamiento deportivo. Barcelona: Sicropat Sport.

Solé, J. (2006). Planificación del entrenamiento deportivo. Barcelona: Sicropat Sport.

Tenenbaum, G., & Eklund, R. C. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of sport psychology. John Wiley & Sons. ttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118270011

Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2010). Fundamentosde Psicología del deporte y del Ejercicio Físico. Madrid: Editorial Panamericana.

Software

No specific software required