At the end of the course, students will be able to:
• master the main concepts and theories of General Psychology;
• apply this knowledge to optimize motor and sports performance;
• conduct a bibliographic research using dedicated scientific search engines;
• critically analyze the literature in the psychological field, evaluating the reliability of sources;
• acquire basic knowledge on the use of tools for assessing psychological and cognitive functions (e.g. performance tests, self-administered questionnaires).
The teaching includes 5 theoretical frontal lessons, presentation and discussion of selected scientific articles, and group activities on topics addressed during the lessons. Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), disabilities, or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the disability representative of the School/Department at the beginning of the course to agree on any teaching methods that, while respecting the objectives of the teaching, take into account individual learning styles.
The program will revolve around three main areas:
• Methodology and techniques of research in psychology
• The main psychological functions: attention, memory, emotions, motivation
• Application aspects: the role of psychological factors in motor sciences and sports performance
Mandatory material:
• Slides and scientific articles provided in class
Recommended text:
CECILIA CAPOZZI (President)
GIUSEPPINA RUOTOLO (President)
JESSICA PODDA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
1° semester
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
