Sports Psychology Level 3

Course Code: ASC122
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Do you want to learn more about the new and fascinating field of sports psychology? It’s easy with Open Study College!

Study peoples’ behaviour and minds when involved with sports and discover how the mentality of a person can affect their performance.
Learn how to help people to handle mental issues such as stress and anxiety, and to set realistic goals.
Discover the methodology of aggression associated with sport and exercise.
Develop your understanding of the negative and positive impacts that society, images and hypnosis can have on an athlete and how to improve or combat these.

Course Content

Introduction to Sports Psychology
Aspects of Sports Personalities
Motivation and Goal Setting
Stress and Anxiety
Relaxation in Sport
Aggression in Sport
Burnout
Hypnosis in Sport
Imagery in Sport
Positive and Negative Thinking in Sport

Assessment

Each module is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external assessment required and no time limit, so assessment couldn’t be easier!

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. You can study where and when you like! You will receive all your course materials, including a course record bag, through the post and you can start your course whenever you like. You will also receive personal and unlimited support from your personal tutor.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous skills to enrol on this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no deadline to complete your course, so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines.

This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?