Psychology Applied to Exercise Sciences

The course provides knowledge in: motivation, stimulation, involvement, and assurance in all phases of physical activity and sports in individuals and groups; how to relate with persons differing in age, ability, sex, sociocultural level; how to use appropriate language, with special attention to an individual's stage of development; how to deal with stressful situations arising from the lapse into physical inactivity.

The students will have basic psychological knowledge to be able to effectively interact with practitioners on the basis of age, gender, social status, both individually and as a group. They will use various forms of verbal and non-verbal communication to be effective in their professional activity. They will also be aware of the psychological and pedagogical foundations for broadcast, as well as technical knowledge, ethical values and motivations appropriate to promote active lifestyle and a sport fair and free from the use of practices and substances that are potentially harmful to health.