Schedule
| Course code | CSSPT-306-2530 |
| Course Title | Award in Psychological Practices for Improved Sports Performance |
| MQF | 3 |
| ECTS | 6 |
| Duration | 30 Hours |
| Start Date | 05.01.2027 |
| Prospected End date | 09.02.2027 |
| Lecturer Name | Dr Amanda Farrugia |
| Mode of Delivery | Online via MS TEAMS |
| Time of Lecture | 5:00pm – 8:00pm (every Tuesdays) |
| Coordinator | Ms Sheryl Sant |
| Contact | [email protected] |
| Certification | Applicable if student achieves a minimum of 70% attendance |
| Attendance | Attendance is recorded through Classter, students are required to have an EID to register on this system prior to course commencement. |
Applications will close on the 13th of December 2026
Course Description
Psychological factors play a crucial role in athletic performance, influencing motivation, confidence, focus, and resilience. This course explores fundamental psychological practices used by sports psychologists to enhance performance, assess athletes, and foster positive behavioural changes. By understanding key psychological tools, tests, and theories, students will be equipped with the knowledge to support athletes in optimising their mental approach to sports. This course is ideal for coaches, athletes, sports professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and athletic performance.
Learners will develop a basic understanding of key psychological principles in sports, including the use of psychological tools, personality traits, and behaviour change approaches. They will be able to recognise how these factors influence athlete performance and development while gaining foundational knowledge of psychological assessments used in sports contexts.
Overall Learning Outcomes of Programme
LO 1 Identify basic psychological tools used by sports psychologists to support and enhance athletic performance.
LO 2 Recognise the purpose of psychological tests in assessing athletes’ mental and emotional readiness.
LO 3 Describe different personality characteristics and how they may influence sporting behaviour.
LO 4 Outline how behaviour change approaches can be applied in sporting situations to support athlete development and performance.
Minimum entry requirements for Programme
Completed Compulsory Education (Demonstrated ability and functional skills in spoken and written English, and basic knowledge of Maths)
Or Mature students
Target Audience
Language/s of Instruction – English
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