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B4_F That students can convey information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences
B5_F That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy
E5_F Assess the functional status of the patient, considering the physical, psychological and social aspects
E20_F Identify the structural, physiological and biomechanical factors that condition the practice of physical activity and sport
E21_F Identify the effects of exercise on the structure and function of the human body
E22_F Understand the fundamentals, structures and functions of the skills and patterns of human motor skills
E23_F Identify the effects of physical exercise on the psychological and social aspects of human beings
E24_F Understand the basics of fitness for the practice of physical activity and sport
T1_F Acquire the ability to communicate in a foreign language and work in an international context
T2_F Demonstrate ability to organize and plan
T3_F The student must be able to develop skills in interpersonal relationships and be able to work within an intra and interdisciplinary team
This subject is part of the compulsory training of the degree in Physiotherapy and Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport (Double Degree), which aims for the student to obtain basic knowledge about the psychological foundations that underpin human behavior. The future professional of Physiotherapy and Physical Activity and Sports Sciences needs to have this knowledge to better understand the complexity of the care relationship and to be able to use strategies and skills that allow him to carry out effective and human interventions. . The main objective of the course is to help the student to acquire the basic knowledge that establishes the basis of human behavior, so that he is able to recognize the psychological functions and achieve a greater understanding of the human being in the in its entirety
Regarding the expected learning outcomes, the student at the end of the subject must:
• Apply, based on knowledge, the changes and adaptations that occur due to the variation of age, gender and environmental stress.
• Apply the scientific method to the various fields of physical activity and sports sciences: methodological design, records, databases and statistical analysis.
• Understand substantial problems in the sciences of physical activity and sport and propose hypotheses to design the empirical strategy for their theoretical demonstration, which would lead to the best solution of the problems identified.
• Apply, based on knowledge, the behavioral principles in the context of education, recreation, physical activity and health and sports training.
• Carry out the analysis of specific behaviors in the various contexts of professional intervention.
• Choose behavior modification techniques that can be used in different areas of professional action.
• Acquire criteria, skills and technological knowledge to develop the teaching-learning processes related to analytical and functional weight training exercises in the field of health, fitness and physical activity.
Masterly | 50 hours |
Work in group | 15 hours |
Group tutoring | 2 hours |
Individual work | 8 hours |
Personal study | 75 hours |
Total | 150 hours |
Topic 1. What is the psychology of sport?
Topic 2. Basic psychological principles of sports performance.
Item 3. The sports team
Item 4. Communication
Item 5. Personality, anxiety and stress
Item 6. Benefits and psychological risks associated with physical activity and sport
Item 7. Values and sport
Item 8. The process of adaptation to disability.
Item 9. Other fields of psychology applied to sport
Topic 10. Care for chronic and palliative patients
Topic 11. Pain
- Lectures based on the teacher's explanation
- Face-to-face tutorials in groups or individually
- Carrying out individual work
- Presentations of topics by students
The acquisition of competencies by the student will be assessed through the system of continuous assessment and through a final written exam.
Continuous Evaluation
It has a total weighting of 50% of the overall grade of the subject. In order to be entitled to the final exam, the student must pass the continuous assessment (minimum grade 5). If the continuous assessment is suspended, the subject is automatically suspended.
Evaluation activity |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Work in group. Values and sport |
20% |
T1, B4, B5, E5, E20, E22, E23, E24 |
Individual work (leadership and teamwork) |
15% |
T1, T2, T3, B4, B5, E5, E20, E22, E23, E24 |
Individual work. Deactivation techniques |
15% |
T2, T3, B4, B5, E5, E20, E22, E23, E24 |
Final exam |
50% |
T2, E5, E20, E22, E23, E24 |
Evaluation activity in recovery period |
Weighting |
Assessed skills |
Examen |
50% |
G1, G3, G4, G11 |
In accordance with current regulations, you can only opt for recovery, if it has been suspended the subject. If the rating is Not presented, you will not be eligible for recovery.
Seminar notes will be saved, assignments to do with the resit exam. In the case of failing, they will have to take the course the following year and no grade will be saved.