Psychology of Physical Activity

Code: PSI14905L

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Psychology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Erradicar a pobreza - Acabar com a pobreza em todas as suas formas, em todos os lugares

Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

Trabalho digno e crescimento económico - Promover o crescimento económico sustentado, inclusivo e sustentável, emprego pleno e produtivo, e trabalho decente para todos.

Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

Learning Goals

To Know:
1.Theoretical conceptualization of the Psychology of Physical Activity (PPA)
2. Psychologist's work in PA, Exercise and Sport contexts
3.Relationship between psychological factors underlying the practice of PA, exercise and sport and performance
4.Potentialities of psychological skills training
5.Interpersonal relationships and practice of PA, exercise and sport
6. Relationships between active lifestyles, mental health, and well-being
7.Specificities of Psychology in Sport and Physical Exercise
8. And understand PA as a factor in Social and School Inclusion
9. The stages of Development throughout life and relationship with PA, Exercise and Sport

B-Transversal skills
1.Introductory to the investigation
2.Digital, through the use of resources suitable for learning
3.Communication, orality, expression
4.Collaborative work
5. Reflection, critical thinking
6.Respect for differing opinions
7.Continuous updating and training
8. Recognize SDGs and application in professional practice

1.Introduction to the Psychology of Physical Activity (PPA)
1.1.History and Theoretical concepts
2. PPA an interdisciplinary space
2.1.Areas in dialogue: Psychology, Sport, Health
2.2.Functions of the psychologist
2.3.Intervention models
3.Psychological Factors underlying the Practice
3.1.Relationship between socio-affective, cognitive, behavioral domains
3.2.Contributions of neuropsychology
4.Psychological Skills Training
4.1.Cognitive, Motivational, Emotional
4.2.Modeled training
5.Interpersonal Relations and Practice of PA, Exercise and Sport
5.1.Practice as a promoter of interpersonal relationships
5.2.Leadership and group dynamics
6.Active Lifestyles, Mental Health and Quality of Life
6.1.Active life and brain activity
6.2.Mental health, well-being and quality of life
6.3.Healthy environments
7.Psychology and Sports and Exercise Performance
7.1.High performance specifics
7.2.Associated problems
9. Physical Activity and Development

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes- expository nature, encouraging active student participation, through brainstorming, questioning, sharing examples from their experience relevant to understanding the content. Audiovisual and digital resources may be used, and documents may be requested to be read prior to classes to better understand the content.
Practical classes- active and student-centered methodologies: problem-based learning; learning between peers or groups; learning through discussion of practical cases; carrying out practical activities.

Assessment

Continuous assessment requires 75% attendance in theoretical-practical classes, completion of 1 written test (40%), 1 individual task (20%), 2 practical tasks in small groups in the classroom (5% + 5%) and carrying out a group project (30%) to deliver and to present and discuss in the classroom on one of the UC themes.
Assessment by final exam: carrying out an individual work on one of the course's syllabus contents (30%) with presentation of the work (10%) and taking an individual written test (60%).
A minimum grade of 9.5 is required in all assessment elements.