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Sport Psychology

General Framework

GF1: To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence behaviour in sport?

GF2: Evaluate psychological research (that is, theories and/or studies) relevant to the study of sport psychology.

Emotion and Motivation

EM1: Evaluate theories of motivation in sport.

EM2: Using one or more research studies, explain the role of goal-setting in the motivation of individuals.

EM3: Discuss theories relating arousal and anxiety to performance.

Skill Development and Performance

SDP1: Evaluate techniques for skill development used in sport.

SDP2: To what extent does the role of coaches affect individual or team behaviour in sport?

SDP3: Explain relationships between team cohesion and performance.

SDP4: Describe aids and barriers to team cohesion.

Problems in Sports

PS1: Discuss athlete response to stress and chronic injury.

PS2: Examine reasons for using drugs in sport.

PS3: Discuss effects of drug use in sport.

PS4: Compare models of causes and prevention of burnout.

 

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Options 

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Abnormal Psychology — Developmental Psychology — Health psychology — Psychology of Human Relationships — Sport psychology