Overview:
A very popular and comprehensive course for those looking to combine fitness training and development skills with the motivational techniques for enhancing performance and achievement in a wide range of sporting disciplines.

In today’s highly competitive sporting culture, an increasing number of individual athletes and teams, are seeking the help and assistance of sports psychologists in order to motivate and improve general performance and fitness. This course will allow you to learn these valuable skills, and provide a comprehensive training in both general health and fitness, coupled with sports and motivational psychology.

As more and more world class teams and athletes acknowledge the importance and role of sports psychology in their success, the demand for skilled professionals in this field has grown dramatically. This course will teach you the tried and tested techniques to build up clients confidence and motivation, as well as practical advice on setting up your own consultancy and attracting clients.

Support:
As a Direct Home Learning student you will be allocated a personal tutor who will mark and help you with your work. You will also have access to our tutorial support service during normal office hours, for all the practical advice you may need.

Assessment:
This course includes a number of tutor marked assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. These consist of practical tasks, and short questions on specific topics within the course.

Career prospects:
Professional sports psychologist and coach.

What's included:

• All required learning materials to complete your diploma,
• Flexibility to study when and where it suits you best, at home in your own time and at your own pace,
• Telephone, postal and email access to your dedicated tutor,
• Support and encouragement as you work towards your goals,
• Free work placement and careers advisory service to help you plan and embark on your new career on completion of the course.

Subjects studied in this course include:

• Human biology and physiology,

• The effects of modern life on health,

• The importance of diet and nutrition,

• Client health and fitness assessment,

• Basic exercise programmes,

• Advanced exercise programmes,

• Programme planning,

• Sports psychology - an introduction,

• Focus and motivation,

• Goal assessment and levels of motivation,

• Sports and motivational psychology,

• Role of the sports psychologist and coach,

• The psychology of winning,

• Stress and depression,

• Motivational techniques,

• Enablement techniques,

• Stress reduction techniques,

• The psychology of injury.

How do I enrol?

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To enrol over the phone, please call us on 0870 242 7141 during office hours (9:00am-5:00pm).

When you study with Direct Home Learning, you study with the confidence of knowing you have the full support of one of the most successful distance learning organisations in the UK. Our years of experience in this field means that we're perfectly suited to help you realise and attain your objectives, whatever your background, whatever your experience and wherever you are.

*GUIDE PRICES: Values shown in Euros and US Dollars are guide prices only - the actual amount you will be charged may vary, and will depend upon your card company's exchange rate on the day of processing.

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