Sport Psychology Science Course ONLINE

The Sports Psychology and Mental Preparation Course from the Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST) aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the psychological factors that influence athletic performance. The course covers strategies to enhance focus, emotional control, motivation, and mental preparation for athletes at all levels. It is designed to provide participants with practical and theoretical knowledge to support athletes in reaching their full potential, improving performance under pressure, and building confidence and mental discipline. The course is suitable for coaches, athletes, and sports performance specialists, with no prior experience required, and includes an accredited certificate upon successful completion of the assessments.

Certificate Title

Basics of Sports Psychology

Eligibility

Anyone with the desire and ambition to enter the field of sports psychology (no prior experience required).

What You Will Learn

1. Definition of Sports Psychology
2. Mental skills related to athletic performance
3. General concepts: motivation, the concept of anxiety, and its levels
4. General information about psychological monitoring and mental preparation
5. Psychological-physical techniques
6. Neuro-cognitive-behavioral techniques
7. Practical tips
8. Assessment objectives
9. Assessment examples
10. Stress symptom inventory
11. Mental skills profile
12. Self-image evaluation

Study Duration

The course includes 56 study hours, which must be completed within a maximum of 3 months from the registration date.
The study is online, covering the theoretical material, the course book, training videos, and audio lectures via the academy’s platform. It also includes completion of quizzes and the final theoretical exam on the Swedish Academy platform.

How and When to Start

The SAST e-learning platform is a leading platform in the Arab world, comparable to top international universities and institutes. It allows students to learn anytime, anywhere (24/7), with immediate access to course materials and exams upon registration. The platform offers flexible learning to match your lifestyle, enabling you to gain experience, foster creativity, and develop solutions and innovations with confidence and freedom.

Exams and Passing Criteria

All theoretical exams at SAST are conducted online through the platform, with random questions drawn from the course question bank. Immediate grading is provided, and results are displayed right after the exam, according to a specific pass/fail system for each course.

Quizzes

Students must pass several mandatory quizzes before taking the final exam:

One mandatory quiz per theoretical chapter.

1. Each quiz contains a maximum of 10 multiple-choice questions.
2. Exam time is based on the number of questions (1 minute per question).
3. The passing score for each quiz is 80%.
4. Quizzes can be retaken unlimited times.

Note: The final theoretical exam cannot be taken until all quizzes are successfully completed.

Final Theoretical Exam

1. Students may take the final exam only after successfully completing all mandatory quizzes.
2. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass the final exam.
3. The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, with four options per question.
4. The duration of the exam is 50 minutes.
5. Each student is allowed a maximum of two attempts to pass the exam.
6. Students who do not pass in two attempts can request additional attempts for USD 50 per attempt.

Graduation Certificate

Upon successful completion of the course and passing all exams, the student receives a course completion certificate, sent directly to their email and stored in their profile on the academy’s platform. The certificate is officially accredited and certified by:

1. Swedish Academy of Sport Training (SAST)
2. Global Council of Sport Science (GCSS)
3. International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)
4. Ministère de la Formation professionnelle et de l’Emploi (MFPE) – for Tunisian students