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Chasing Perfection: How do athletes become champions?
In this collection of eight videos sporting legends including Michael Johnson, AP McCoy, Dame Sarah Storey and more outline the techniques used to take gold several times.
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The psychological aspects of sports injury
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED TO OFFER YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A FREE DIGITAL BADGE ON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE. THE NEW VERSION OF THE COURSE WILL REPLACE THIS EXISTING COURSE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA THE SAME LINK FROM WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2019. ONCE THIS HAS HAPPENED YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO VIEW THE CURRENT CONTENT, AND THE COURSE WILL NO LONGER APPEAR IN YOUR MY OPENLEARN PROFILE. THIS ALSO MEANS THAT YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE STATEMENT OF PARTICIPATION. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THE COURSE AND EARNED YOUR STATEMENT, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DOWNLOAD IT NOW SO THAT YOU HAVE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED THE COURSE AND WISH TO DO SO, YOU NEED TO COMPLETE IT BEFORE WEDNESDAY 31 JULY 2019.For many people sport is a way of life, so imagine the emotional distress that a sports injury can bring when it restricts someone's participation in sport. This free course, The psychological aspects of sports injury, examines the role of psychological factors in sports injury. You will look at both the psychological factors that can lead to a sports injury and the psychological reactions that a sports person can experience when injured, including insight from Olympic hockey gold medallist Helen Richardson-Walsh. This course is for you if you have ever experienced a sports injury, if you work with injured athletes or if you have a general interest in the area.
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Motivation and factors affecting motivation
This free course explores the term 'motivation' and factors affecting motivation. This includes looking at the most influential theories of motivation that contribute to understanding the causes of motivation. The motivation of sports people and people working in sport and fitness environments are used to help understand the theories presented.
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Working with young people in sport and exercise
This free course, Working with young people in sport and exercise, examines the special considerations of coaching or instructing young people in sport and exercise. The physiological differences between children and adults will be considered along with the practical implications of coaching young people.
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BSc (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching
If you're an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, psychology, training, coaching and leadership. It will enhance your awareness of your own role, increase your effectiveness at work and develop your communication and analytical skills ? boosting your career prospects. You'll apply science and theory to practice, reflecting on case studies or real and potential work situations. Drawing on video, text and online materials, you'll focus on the all-round physical and psychological needs of sports participants or exercise clients.
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(The Open University)Ben Oakley is the Head of Department of Childhood, Youth and Sport at The Open University.
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