Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies
Competence for health psychology
Competence for positiv psykology
Behavior changes

Learning outcomes

Knowledge level:
You can define health psychology and sports psychology as fields of knowledge
and knows the theories and subject areas of both subjects.

You can analyze and reflect on various health psychology concepts, theories and its usefulness in the behavior change process. You have basic knowledge of positive psychology, as well as its relation to health work and behavior change.

You can analyze and reflect on various sports psychology concepts and
the theories and their applicability in sports and competitive sports.

You can explain different health behaviors and risk behaviors such as stress, sleep, physical activity/inactivity and eating behaviour. You understand how mental well-being provides overall success in sports/competitive sports.

Skill Level:
You can plan and carry out a case study, which has a health-promoting purpose and use theories from health and sports psychology. You can plan, implement and evaluate various mental exercises that support the individual's well-being based on the individual's/customer's needs.

Approach:
You understand your ethical responsibilities and are aware of what falls within your area of expertise.

Course contents

Lectures
Examination
Student led practical exercises
Case study

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
  • Practical exercises - 30 hours
  • Individual studies - 65 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:

Examination 1: Exam
Examination 2: Practical exercise
Examination 3: Case studies
(examinations = exams, demonstrations and
presentations, reports and productions,
essays, as well as attendance on specified
occasions)

The examinations contribute to the final grade as
follows:
Examination 1: Exam: 40%
Examination 2: Practical exercise 20%
Examination 3: Case study 40%

(examinations include written examination tests,
demonstrations and presentations, reports and
produktions, essays, and also presence at
specified occasions)

Teacher

  • Törnblom Cia
  • Vienola Riitta

Examiner

Vienola Riitta

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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