Sport psychology

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• Integration of physical, cognitive, emotional and personal development; the role of personality in sport; emotions and exercise; cognitive aspects of exercise

• Learning processes with an emphasis on the principles of psychomotor learning; neurophysiological basis of learning; psychological factors of successful motor learning

• Effects of exercise and sport on psychological well-being and quality of life

• Motivation and physical activity; characteristics the motivational process, types of motivation, major motivational theories in physical activity and sport

• Gender, physical activity and sport participation (at a professional level, recreational level and school physical education)

• Consideration of some of the negative effects of sports activity (aggression, violence, doping in sport)

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