UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Level 4 Fundamentals of Exercise Psychology - HTQ

The aims of this FREE 16-week course is to illustrate how psychological concepts underpin involvement in sport and exercise and to demonstrate their impact on human behaviour. Topics included in this unit are: motivation, self-confidence and self-efficacy, group processes, group cohesion, leadership, models of exercise behaviour, exercise dependence and addiction, and the role of sport and exercise on the development of a positive psychological well-being.

Learners will cover the following topics:

• Identify appropriate theories and principles relevant to motivation and the impact they have on sport and exercise participation
• Describe the effects of self-efficacy on sport and exercise participation and performance
• Recognise the impact of group processes, cohesion and leadership on successful participation in sport and exercise
• Analyse the impact of sport and exercise participation on psychological well-being

This course is open to adult learners aged 19+ who work within the exercise and fitness sector.

For further information, email todd.bailey@nscg.ac.uk

This course is FREE to adult learners aged 19+.