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The world's largest faculty of sports science”
Why study at TECH?
With this Professional master’s degree you will train the psychological skills necessary for the athlete to be able to face the competition situation with greater resources and improve performance"
The most common demands in sport are usually aimed at resolving problems encountered by the athlete in competition. Examples include reducing the anxiety or pressure of competition, improving the level of confidence and increasing concentration during competition reducing lack of motivation for either not achieving the expected results or for returning to the field of play after an injury. To this end, the main purpose of this program is for the student to acquire the necessary skills to enhance and develop the mental capabilities of athletes and thereby increase the likelihood of achieving their goals.
Sports Psychology is very important for an athlete to be more motivated, which in turn leads to better performance. With this program, the Sports Science professional will be able to provide the athlete with psychological assistance so that they can learn to manage different situations and emotions derived from their daily work. The student will study in depth the techniques and tools to be provided by the experts, which will be totally focused on developing the potential of each athlete.
In addition, as it is an online program, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access a rich content that will help you reach the elite of Sports Psychology at any time of day, balancing, at your pace, your professional and personal life with yout education.
He excels in a booming discipline, being able to understand the performance, mental processes and well-being of people in sporting environments”
This Professional master’s degree in Sports Psychology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- The development of case studies presented by experts in coaching and sports psychology
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learningIts special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
Sports Psychology is gaining more and more ground in our society. Get specialized with this Professional master’s degree and guide athletes in their training, goals and self-esteem"
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.
The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.
This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.
Empower and develop people's mental capacities to increase the probabilities of reaching their objectives thanks to this Professional master’s degree"
Behind an athlete's optimal performance on the field of play is a sports psychologist doing a job effectively and professionally, and that person will be you"
Syllabus
Professionals in the sector have brought together in ten modules the importance of psychological control and personal balance to improve sports performance both on and off the field. This Professional Master's Degree covers everything from leadership and management of high-performance teams to the future of e-sports and the figure of the psychologist, as well as coaching applications in the world of sports and personal branding, among others.
There is an increased demand for sports psychologists and this program will position you in the job market with all the tools you need to be the best professional"
Module 1. Basic Fundamentals of Sports Psychology
1.1. Introduction to Sports Psychology
1.2. Sociology of Sport and Classification
1.3. Basic Neurological Basis
1.4. Neurological Foundations of Movement
1.5. Motor Skills and Learning
1.6. Models of Psychological Intervention
1.7. From Demand to Intervention. Intervention in Training and Competition
1.8. Competitive levels: High Performance Sport, Technification Sport and Grassroots Sport
1.9. Effects and Usefulness of the Sports Psychologist
1.10. Current Sports Psychology
Module 2. Leadership and Management of High Performance Teams
2.1. Origin and History of Leadership Styles
2.2. Transformational and Transactional Leadership Style
2.3. Leadership Style and Followers
2.4. Bases of High Performance Teams
2.5. Define the High Performance Challenge
2.6. Action Plan
2.7. Sustainability and Maintenance of High Performance
2.8. Types of Leadership and Coaches in Sports
2.9. Athlete Risk Situations
2.10. Self-Care of High Performance Athletes and their "Caregivers"
Module 3. Coaching Applications in the World of Sports
3.1. The Origins and Background of Coaching
3.2. Current Schools and Trends
3.3. Work Models
3.4. Differences Between Coaching and Other Approaches
3.5. Coach Competencies and Code of Ethics
3.6. Coactive Coaching
3.7. Basic Process of Individual Coaching
3.8. Methodology of a Sports Coaching Process
3.9. Design of Work Plans and Systemic and Team Coaching
3.10. Evaluation Process of Coaching
Module 4. Psychological Techniques applied to Sports
4.1. Inclusive and Specific Sports
4.2. Decision-Making in Sport
4.3. Training the Trainer. Technical Support
4.4. Establishment of Objectives and Comprehensive Competition Plans
4.5. Techniques to Promote Confidence and Emotional Self-Control
4.6. Effects of Generating Awareness of What Has Been Learned about Confidence, Self-Efficacy, and Performance
4.7. Self-Instructional Education
4.8. Mindfulness applied to Sport
4.9. NLP applied to Sport
4.10. Motivation and Emotion
Module 5. Leadership applied to Individual and Collective Sports
5.1. Sports Psychology vs. Coach
5.2. Psychological Training
5.3. Psychological Determinants of Performance and Talent Management
5.4. Team Mentality and Basic Elements of Intervention
5.5. Communication Skills
5.6. Stress and Anxiety Intervention
5.7. Coping with Defeat/ Burnout Prevention
5.8. Experiential Tools: Live Training Applied to Sports Coaching
5.9. Extreme Sports: Talent, Mental Strength and Ethics in Sports Development
5.10. Self-Leadership Self-Management
5.11. The Coach and Team Management, Ethics and Coaching
5.12. Diagnostic Tools for Sports Teams and Organizations
5.13. Design of Intervention Plans for Teams and Organizational Development
Module 6. Personal Branding and Management of Digital Tools
6.1. Interdisciplinary Work (Physical Therapist, Physiotherapist, Nutritionist, Physician, etc.)
6.2. Athlete Assessment Tools
6.3. Psychological Training of Specific Sports
6.4. Optimization of the Athlete's Training and Search for Consistency in Sports Performance
6.5. Psychological Pyramid of Sports Performance
6.6. Psychological Approach to Injuries and Readaptation
6.7. Retirement in Professional Sports
6.8. Substance Use and Other Risks
6.9. Neuroscience Applied to Perception and Performance
6.10. Experiential Tools: Live Training
Module 7. Cultural Transformation in Sports Organizations
7.1. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
7.2. Basic Principles of Digital Marketing
7.3. Internet, the Web, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
7.4. Personal Brand Positioning
7.5. Social Network Management
7.6. Athletes and the Use of their Networks and Interventions in the Media
7.7. Content Marketing Generation through Different Platforms: Blog, Podcast, Videoblogs, etc.
7.8. Media Communication Skills
7.9. Persuasion and Influence Techniques
Module 8. Support Tools for the Sports Psychologist and Coach
8.1. Values-Driven Sports Organizations. Mission and Vision
8.2. Business Tools for Communication and Coordination
8.3. Corporate Strategy and Technology Strategy
8.4. Organizational Culture and Climate
8.5. Organizational Leadership
8.6. Executive Coaching Tools
8.7. Dynamics and Intervention Techniques in Sport Organization
Module 9. The Pychologist and the Coach as Facilitators
9.1. Psychologist and Coach: Protagonists of the Process
9.2. Group and Team Dynamics
9.3. Reinforcement and Punishment
9.4. Concentration and Visualization
9.5. Values and Attitudes of Sport
9.6. Athlete's Personality
9.7. Evaluation and Diagnosis of Common Problems
9.8. Design of Workshops and Intervention Sessions
9.9. Intervention Phases and Sessions
9.10. Project Development and Applied Research
Module 10. e-Sports
10.1. What are e-Sports?
10.2. The Video Game Industry and its Importance for Psychology
10.3. Player Management
10.4. Club Management
10.5. The Figure of the Psychologist, Role and Functions
10.6. Addiction to Video Games
10.7. Risks of Social Networks within e-Sports
10.8. Psychological Evaluation and Intervention
10.9. Prevention of Depression and Suicide
10.10. Future of e-Sports and the Figure of the Psychologist
A program that covers all the fundamental aspects for you to become a reference in Sports Psychology"
Professional Master's Degree in Sports Psychology
The world of sports has become increasingly competitive and complex. To achieve success, athletes must not only train their body, but also their mind. Sports psychology is a discipline that focuses on helping athletes reach their full potential and face the mental challenges that arise in competition. At TECH Global University, we have designed a Professional Master's Degree in Sports Psychology to train professionals in this important area. The program provides a thorough understanding of sport psychology and how it applies in the real world. Here, you will learn to work with high-performance athletes, sports teams and sports organizations. Our program is delivered in an online classroom mode, allowing you to learn from anywhere, anytime, with greater flexibility and convenience.
Become an expert in the mind of athletes with TECH
At TECH Global University, we work to offer you the best possible continuous learning, adapted to the needs and demands of today's labor market. Our experienced expert teachers will guide participants on the path to professional success. Topics that will be covered in TECH's Professional Master's Degree in Sports Psychology include athlete motivation, pressure management, training psychology, post-injury recovery, confidence building and conflict resolution. You will also have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in real life through professional internships. What are you waiting for to join our community? We are waiting for you in our online classrooms!