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  • Sports Sciences
  • 6154
  • 204
  • Sport Psychology
  • ISMAT6154-204
  • 2
  • 6
  • 0
  • 12
  • Não
  • Português
  • Active methodologies: lectures alternating with forums; brainstorming; Kahoot; mock trials; problem-solving; flipped classroom; collaborative learning; gamification; group dynamics; case studies; group and/or individual work.
  • Mandatory
  • Develop critical thinking and decision making, based on psychological variables and mechanisms linked to the contexts of sport, physical exercise and well-being.   Enhance attitudes, human values and ethics through cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral skills and considering qualities such as: justice, flexibility, truthfulness, persistence, patience, tolerance, respect, joy, optimism; effective communication with active listening and the ability to encourage, trust and be happy for the successes of others; do not focus on error; awareness of the difference between pride and encouragement and the importance of cooperating without judgment; promoting unity in diversity.
  • A. Introduction to Sport Psychology B. History and evolution of Sport Psychology C. Sports, school and exercise contexts Sports career. Ending sport career. Coach-athlete relationship. Coach-athlete-family relationship. Sports performance. Understanding exercise behavior and its relationship with inactivity problems and non-adherence to physical activity. D. Psychological intervention in sporting contexts Psychological assessment. Psychological mechanisms: mental functions in sport; psychological variables of self perception; motivation; leadership; Communication; group dynamics and cohesion - sports group; conflict resolution; Problem solving. Mental training and psychological skills training: relaxation; imagery; internal dialogue; formulation of objectives. Interface between Neurolinguistic Programming, Neurolinguistic Coaching and Sport Psychology.
  • Avaliação contínua (20 valores):

    • O discente transita em avaliação contínua, quando obtém com nota maior ou igual a 9,5 valores.
    • Obrigatório: 70% de assiduidade
    • Teste 1 | 5 valores + Teste 2 | 5 valores + Trabalho Escrito [constituído por documento escrito + apresentação oral + defesa do trabalho | 9 valores] + Participação construtiva |1 valor.

     

     

     

    Descrição

     

    Data limite

     

    Ponderação

    Teste de avaliação 1

    17-04-2026

    25%

    Teste de avaliação 2

    09-06-2026

    25%

    Trabalho escrito

    29-05-2026

    45%

    Participação

    todo o semestre

    5%

     

    NOTA 1: Relativamente ao trabalho escrito, poderá ser descontado, até 1,0 (um) valor, em situação de incumprimento dos prazos, na entrega dos trabalhos.

    NOTA 2: nos diversos momentos da avaliação continua, o aluno deve obter nota maior ou igual a 7,5valores.

    NOTA 3: de acordo com o Regulamento Geral de Avaliação, a falta de assiduidade dos alunos com o estatuto de trabalhador-estudante ou de alta competição, poderá ser colmatada através de trabalhos extra (art. 6º; art. 7º; nº3, art. 11º)

    Avaliação final - Exame:

    Final da avaliação contínua com nota inferior a 9,5 valores.

    Classificação entre 8 e 9 valores, na prova escrita de exame, dá acesso à prova oral de exame (alínea d), ponto 5, artigo 12).

    O teste teórico e a prova oral contemplam todos os conteúdos.

    Exame de Recurso e/ou Especial: contemplam todos os conteúdos.

  • Semestral
  • The Curricular Psychology Unit for Sports pretend to empower the students with scientific and scientific knowledge on the areas of Sports, Physical Education and Exercise and Well-Being. Relevance: understanding of external and internal factors that influence the thoughts, emotions and performances of the protagonists in these areas, leading to an optimized professional intervention. Distinctive mark: introduction to Neurolinguistic Programming and Neurolinguistic Coaching; contribute to the creation of a scientific culture based on humanism that is not self-knowledge and, in constructive human relationships. Purpose: potentiate as learning carried out within the study cycle; their application to the professional context.