Applied Psychology

Sports Psychology

Explore the roles that motivation, self-confidence, self-talk and emotional control play in sports performance.

R4,200.00

A fit women partaking in some sporting event

Structure

On-demand

Duration

50 hours

Total Hours

50 hours

Digital certificate

On completion

Mode

Self-paced learning

Course Overview

Sports psychology is the study of psychological factors that influence athletic performance.

The Sports Psychology short course explores cognitive processes related to sports performance to help you gain a better understanding of how thought processes can affect an athlete’s behaviour.

Explore the roles that emotions, motivation, self-confidence, self-talk, emotional control and concentration play in sports performance.

Learn how thought processes can affect an athlete’s behaviour and build skills that will enable you to profile athletes and understand the drivers behind sports performance.

Learner Experience

Jadon Wessels

''The Sports Psychology short course was insightful and entertaining. The course material was well narrated, and I really enjoyed the interactive experience both with the content and the other learners.''

Herschelle Howley

"The Sports Psychology short course has helped me gain a broad range of knowledge surrounding the cognitive aspects that affect athletes. I would recommend this course to anyone working with individuals within the sports and fitness industry."

Annabelle Robin

"I registered for the Sports Psychology course to improve my coaching skills for children learning to ride horses. I didn't realize how much it would help me in my sporting career. The tools I have gained from the course will last a lifetime."

Juliet Bardin

''The short course equipped me with basic knowledge of sports psychology. It was a great way to learn more about this sub-field in psychology and determine whether I want to pursue a career in Sports Psychology.''

Mmapai Brenda Ramagale

"The online Sports Psychology course offered a comprehensive and structured learning experience, with multimedia resources and expert instruction. I appreciated the ability to learn at my own pace. My learning experience exceeded my expectations."

Aphiwe Nkala

"It was very informative and valuable! I never considered how much psychological aspects are involved with sports performance. I enjoyed learning about techniques that athletes can use to enhance their concentration and performance, and how I can also use those techniques in my own daily life."

Go-Molemo Moloabi

''I am incredibly grateful for the enriching experience I had during the Sports Psychology course. The knowledge and skills I gained empowered me. I know how to manage cognitive load and apply effective techniques to help others excel under pressure.''

Kamishta Dukhi

''The Sports Psychology short course was very informative. The quiz at the end of each section assisted in further reinforcing the course information. The videos that were used in each section to explain concepts were extremely interesting to watch.''

Wesley Kidgell

"This online course definitely trumps other Sports Psychology courses due to the plethora of additional resources, use of relevant videos and valid research articles. Excellent user-friendly learning platform with the ability to interact in discussions with other students. I recommend this course to anyone who wishes to further their career or break into the area of counselling within sport."

Paige Thomas

"I have loved my journey with SACAP Global. I have learned many interesting facts about sports psychology and have gained more knowledge on the topic. Being able to learn more about myself, as well as sharing what I have learnt with others makes this course worthwhile!"

Jacqueline Steinschaden

"This short course has been very valuable. The course material is relevant and applicable and my learning experience was enriching. I highly recommend this course to anyone in sports, coaching and business roles where managing teams and performance are critical."

Course highlights

Understand drivers behind sports performance and profile athletes.
Learn how emotions can affect an athlete's behaviour.
Apply psychological theory and research within the context of the sport.

FAQs

What are the entry requirements?

Anyone 18 years of age or older can sign up for this short course. There are no academic entry requirements or conditions.

Who is this course for?

This short course is for anyone interested in how cognitive processes are related to sports performance.

What is the time commitment?

A total of 50 hours is required to complete the short course.

What do you need to do the short course?

Access to Microsoft Word
Google Chrome (recommended)
Stable internet connection

Is the short course accredited?

The short course is not accredited and non-credit bearing.

What is sports psychology?

Sports psychology explores how physical activity and mental well-being intersect and affect the psychological and physical well-being of athletes. Read more here.