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The course guide is provisional.
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Professional Experiences in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Code: 43892Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Sport and Exercise Psychology | OB | 2 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Yago Ramis Laloux
- Email :
- yago.ramis@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Antonio Estrella Arraez
- Joel Guillen Cots
- Eduardo Amblar Burgos
Teaching staff (external to UAB)
- Aida Castellà
- Vicenç Raluy
- Noemí Bonet
- Jordi Renom
- Pau Mas
- Ana Merayo
- Beatriz Galilea
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
There is not.
Objectives
The aim of this module is to learn, analyse and assess different experiences and professional careers in the field of sport psychology and physical activity. In the module, the student must analyse the trajectory of different professionals with accredited experience and comparatively assess academic and training trajectories, perspectives of professional philosophy, professional trajectory and compatibility, and the evolution in work approaches. In addition, the student must design and plan their own professional career in the field of sports psychology and physical activity.
Learning outcomes
- CA27 (Synthesise the implications derived from evaluation systems or proposals for intervention in sports psychology .) Synthesise the implications derived from evaluation systems or proposals for intervention in sports psychology .
- CA28 (Generate a portfolio of the professional experiences reviewed, incorporating those aspects relevant to their own professional model.) Generate a portfolio of the professional experiences reviewed, incorporating those aspects relevant to their own professional model.
- KA14 (Explain the social, economic and environmental impact of the action of other professionals in the field of sports psychology and physical activity.) Explain the social, economic and environmental impact of the action of other professionals in the field of sports psychology and physical activity.
- SA15 (Determine the target psychological factors according to the professional practice model.) Determine the target psychological factors according to the professional practice model.
Contents
1. Training and studies for accessing professional practice in sports and physical activity psychology
2. Professional career. From first experiences to consolidation
3. Working models
4. Philosophical, theoretical and methodological approach in professional practice
5. Analysis of practical cases
6. Developing a Career Model
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work tutorials | 10 | 0.4 | |
| Reading articles and reports of interest. Preparation of works and reports | 98 | 3.92 | |
| Master classes and presentation of works. | 35 | 1.4 |
The methodology of the subject will be based on the coordinated development of a series of activities (directed, supervised and autonomous) that will guide the student towards the achievement of learning outcomes.
Directed activities:
The guided teaching sessions of the subject will consist of synchronous virtual master classes by teachers and the presentation of reports by students.
Supervised activities:
Monitoring virtually of students' work.
Autonomous activities:
Study. Confrontation of the material provided to the master class with the chapters of the manuals of the subject and with the recommended articles. Development of schemes and summaries. Written preparation of reports on the professional experiences presented in the sessions.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Portfolio | 16% | 2 | 0.08 | CA27, CA28 |
| Report of the own professional model | 50% | 2 | 0.08 | KA14, SA15 |
| Oral presentation of the own professional model | 34% | 3 | 0.12 | CA27, KA14, SA15 |
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Assessment for this course will be based on 3 learning evidences:
EV1: Student portfolio including reports and assignments based on the professional experiences presented in class.
EV2: Personal professional model report, evaluating examples discussed in class and developing a personal approach to the type of professional and model of practice the student wishes to pursue.
EV3: Brief presentation of the personal professional model developed in EV2.
USE OF AI (prohibited use):
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is not allowed at any stage.
Any work that includes AI-generated content will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in a partial or full penalty on the activity grade, or more severe sanctions in serious cases.
FEEDBACK:
Assessment feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions during weeks 11 and 12.
Bibliography
Keegan, R. (2020). Being a Sport Psychologist (1ª ed.). Bloomsbury Academic
Latinjak, A. T. (2024). PsychMapping in Sport, Exercise, and Performance: An Applied Approach (1ª ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003453833
Poczwardowski, A., Sherman, C. P., & Ravizza, K. (2004). Professional Philosophy in the Sport Psychology Service Delivery : Building on Theory and Practice. The Sport Psychologist, 18, 445–463.
Tod, D., Hodge, K., & Krane, V. (Eds.). (2023). Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners (2a ed.). Routledge.
Williams, J. M., & Krane, V. (Eds.). (2021). Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (8a ed.). McGraw‑Hill Education.
Software
No aplicable.
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TEm) Theory (master) | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | second semester | afternoon |