The course covers selective contemporary psychological themes relevant to understand antecedents and outcomes of young people, adults and elderly's involvement in competitive sport, exercise and physical activity. Topics comprise individual-environment dynamics and will cover various sub-themes within psychology of sport and physical activity under the umbrella of generic terms such as motivation, emotions, self-regulation and social influence. 

Intensive course over three weeks.The course will be taught entirely in English.

Students' are expected to gain knowledge and understanding of psychological factors influencing participation, learning, performance and well-being/mental health in sport, exercise and physical activity for different age groups. 

Students should obtain in depth knowledge and understanding regarding:

• Motivational, cognitive, organismic and social-ecological theories & modelsrelevant for understanding participation in and learning, performance, and health/wellbeing effects of sport, exercise and physical activity
• Theories and models pertaining to emotions and beliefs(such as anxiety, stress, enjoyment, vitality, competence, control and attitudinal beliefs) in sport, exercise and physical activity - considered both in terms of outcomes and as antecedents of learning, performance, health/well-being and behavior change
• The role of social influence(such as group dynamics, social support, modeling and relatedness) in facilitating learning, performance, well-being/mental health for different age groups in sport, exercise and physical activity
• The role of adaptive and maladaptive self-regulation (such as planning, monitoring, goal setting, self-handicapping etc.) that may facilitate or prevent learning, performance development and mental health/well-being in sport, exercise and physical activity

3 weeks of intensive course work Monday -Friday. Week 1 and 2 comprise lectures, individual & group coursework, discussion & student presentations of assignments. Week 3 individual work on written literature review (final exam). Students shall participate actively and sufficiently in the classes. The student forfeits the right to take the final examination (see below) if the given group assignment has not been conducted by set deadline, or if conducted assignment are not approved.

• Group assignment written outline with oral presentation during course (approved/not approved)
• Final examination: One-week individually written literature review (graded A-F).

DIGITAL COMPENDIUM:
Ommundsen, Y. (Ed.). (2016). MA401: Psychology of sport and physical activity: Fall 2016. (Digitalt compendium). Oslo: Norges idrettshøgskole.
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The reference list for the digital compendium, in alphabetic APA-style:
Beilock, S. L. & Gray, R. (2007). Why do athletes choke under pressure? In: G. Tenenbaum & R. C. Eklund (Eds.), Handbook of sport psychology (3rd ed.). (pp. 425-444). Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley.

Biddle, S. & Mutrie, N. (2008). Physical activity: A feel-good effect? In: S. Biddle & N. Mutrie, Psychology of physical activity: Determinants, well-being and interventions. (pp. 161-284). London: Routlegde.

Crocker, P. R. E, Kowalski, K. C. & Hadd, V. (2008). The role of the self. In: A. L. Smith & S. Biddle (Eds.), Youth physical activity and sedentary behavior: Challenges and solutions. (pp. 215-232). Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Elavsky, S. & McAuley, E. (2013). Role of physical activity in older adults’ quality of life. In: P. Ekkekakis (Ed.), The Routledge handbook of physical activity and mental health. (Routledge International Handbooks). (pp. 493-504). London: Routledge

Kipp, L. E. & Weiss, M. R. (2013). Physical activity and self-perceptions among children and adolescents. In: P. Ekkekakis (Ed.), The Routledge handbook of physical activity and mental health. (Routledge Intenational Handbooks). (pp. 187-199). London: Routledge.

Ommundsen, Y., Løndal, K. & Loland, S. (2014). Sport, children and well-being. In: A. Ben-Arieh, I. Frønes, F. Casas & J. E. Korbin (Eds.), Handbook on child well-being: Theories, methods and policies in global perspective. Vol. 2. (pp. 911-940). Springer Verlag.

Ryan, R. M. & Deci, E. L. (2007). Active human nature: Self-determination theory and the promotion and maintenance of sport, exercise, and health. In: M. S. Hagger & N. L. D. Chatzisarantis (Eds.), Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in exercise and sport. (pp. 1-19). Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.


41 ELECTRONIC ARTICLES:

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Armitage, C. J. (2005). Can the theory of planned behavior predict the maintenance of physical activity? Health Psychology, 24(3), 235-245.
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Barz, M., Parschau, L., Warner, L. M., Lange, D., Fleig, L., Knoll, N. & Schwarzer, R. (2014). Planning and preparatory actions facilitate physical activity maintenance. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 15(5), 516-520.
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Baumeister, R. F. & Vohs, K. D. (2007). Self-regulation, ego depletion, and motivation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 1.
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Biddle, S. J. H. & Asare, M. (2011). Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: A review of reviews. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45, 886-895.
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Booth, M. L, Owen, N., Bauman, A, Clavisi, O. & Leslie, E. (2000). Social-cognitive and perceived environment influences associated with physical activity in older australians. Preventive Medicine, 31(1), 15–22.
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Bratland-Sanda, S., Sundgot-Borgen, J., Rø, Ø., Rosenvinge, J. H., Hoffart, A. & Martinsen, E. (2010). Physical activity and exercise dependence during inpatient treatment of longstanding eating disorders: An exploratory study of excessive and non-excessive exercisers. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 43(3), 266-273.
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Callow, N. & Smith, M. J. et al. (2009). Measurement of transformational leadership and its relationship with team cohesion and performance level. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 21(4), 395-412.
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Carron, A. V., Bray, S. R. & Eys, M. A. (2002). Team cohesion and team success in sport. Journal of Sports Sciences, 20, 119-126.
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Cook, B. J. & Hausenblas, H. A. (2008). The role of exercise dependence for the relationship between exercise behavior and eating pathology: Mediator or moderator? Journal of Health Psychology, 13(4), 495-502.
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Deslandes, A., Moraes, H., Ferreira, C., Veiga, H., Silveira, H., Mouta, R. (et al.). (2009). Exercise and mental health: Many reasons to move. Neuropsychobiology, 59, 191-198.
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Dewar, A. J. & Kavussanu, M. (2012). Achievement goals and emotions in team sport athletes. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 1(4), 254-267.
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Downs, D. S. & Hausenblas, H. A. (2005). The theories of reasoned action and planned behavior applied to exercise: A meta-analytic update. Journal of Physical Activity & Health, 2(1), 76-97.
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Duncan, M. J., Spence, J. C. & Mummery, W. K. (2005). Perceived environment and physical activity: A meta-analysis of selected environmental characteristics. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2, 11.
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Ekkekakis, P., Parfitt, G. & Petruzzello, S. J (2011). The pleasure and displeasure people feel when they exercise at different intensities. Sports Medicine, 41(8), 641-671.
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Estabrooks, P. A. & Carron, A. V. (1999). Group cohesion in older adult exercisers: Prediction and intervention effects. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 22(6), 575-588.
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Eys, M. A., Jewitt, E., Evans, B. M., Wolf, S., Bruner, M. W. & Loughead, T. (2013). Coach-initiated motivational climate and cohesion in youth sport. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84(3), 373-383.
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Fox, K. R. (1999). The influence of physical activity on mental wellbeing. Public Health Nutrition, 2(3a), 411-418.
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Hagger, M. & Chatzisarantis, N. (2008). Self-determination theory and the psychology of exercise. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1(1), 79-103
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Hagger, M. S., Wood, C. W., Stiff, C. & Chatzisarantis, N. L. D (2010). Self-regulation and the self-control in exercise. The strength: Energy model. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3(1), 62-86.
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Hanton, S., Neil, R. & Mellalieu, S. D. (2008). Recent developments in competitive anxiety direction and competition stress research. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1(1), 45-57.
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Haugen, T., Ommundsen, Y. & Seiler, S. (2013). The relationship between physical activity and physical self-esteem in adolescents: The role of physical fitness indices. Pediatric Exercise Science, 25(1), 138-153.
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Hill, A. P., Hall, H. K. & Appleton, P. R. (2010). Perfectionism and athlete burnout in junior elite athletes: The mediating role of coping tendencies. Anxiety, Stress and Coping, 23(4), 415-430.
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Høigaard, R., Fuglestad, S, Peters, D. M., De Cuyper, B., De backer, M. & Boen, P. (2010). Role satisfaction mediates the relation between role ambiguity and social loafing among elite women handball players. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 22(4), 408-419.
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Jõesaar, H., Hein,V. & Hagger, M. S. (2012). Youth athletes' perception of autonomy support from the coach, peer motivational climate and intrinsic motivation in sport setting: One-year effects. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 13(3), 257-262.
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Jowett, S. & Chanundry, V. (2004). An investigation into the impact of coach leadership and coach-athlete relationship on group cohesion. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 8(4), 302–311.
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Kipp, L. E. & Weiss, M. R. (2013). Social influences, psychological need satisfaction, and well-being among female adolescent gymnasts. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 2(1), 62-75.
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Lorentzen, C., Ommundsen, Y. & Holme, I. (2007). Psychosocial correlates of stages of change in physical activity in an adult community sample. European Journal of Sport Science, 7(2), 93-106.
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Maher, J. P. & Conroy,D. E. (2015). Habit strength moderates the effects of daily action planning prompts on physical activity but not sedentary behavior. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 37, 97-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2014-0258
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McEwan, D. & Beauchamp, M. R. (2014). Teamwork in sport: A theoretical and integrative review. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 7(1), 229-250.
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Ntoumanis, N. & Standage, M. (2009). Morality in sport: A self-determination perspective. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 21(4), 365-380.
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Ommundsen,Y., Roberts, G. C., Lemyre, P. N. & Treasure, D. (2003). Perceived motivational climate in male yputh soccer: Relations to social-moral functioning, sportspersonship and team norm perceptions. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 4(4), 397-413.
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Ommundsen,Y., Roberts, G. C., Lemyre, P. N. & Miller, B. (2005). Peer relationships in adolescent competitive soccer: Associations to perceived motivational climate, achievement goals, and perfectionism. Journal of Sports Sciences, 23(9), 977-989.
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Pescosolido, A. T. & Saavedra, R. (2012). Cohesion and sports teams: A review. Small Group Research, 43, 744-758.
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Rumbold, J. L., Fletcher, D. & Daniels, K. (2012). A systematic review of stress management interventions with sport performers. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 1(3), 173-193.
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Rønn Rickardsen, K., Mdala, I., Berntsen, S., Ommundsen, Y., Martinsen, E. W., Sletner, L. & Jenum, A. K. (2016). Objectively recorded physical activity in pregnancy and postpartum in a multiethnic cohort: Association with access to recreational areas in the neighborhood. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 1378. doi: 10.1186/s12966-016-0401-y
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Skår, S., Sniehotta, F. F., Molloy, G. J., Prestwich, A. & Araújo-Soares, V. (2011). Do brief online planning interventions increase physical activity amongst university students? A randomized controlled trial. Psychology and Health, 26(4), 399-417. DOI: 10.1080/08870440903456877
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Slutzky, C. B. & Simpkins, S. D. (2009). The link between children’s sport participation and self-esteem: Exploring the mediating role of sport self-concept. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 10(3), 381-389.
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Sniehotta, F. F. (2009). Towards a theory of intentional behaviour change: Plans, planning, and self-regulation. British Journal of Health Psychology, 14(2), 261-273.
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Solberg, P. A,. Hopkins,W. G., Ommundsen,Y. & Halvari, H. (2012). Effects of three training types on vitality among older adults: A self-determination theory perspective. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 13, 407- 417.
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Vandereycken,W. (2011). Media hype, diagnostic fad or genuine disorder? Professionals’opinions about night eating syndrome, orthorexia, muscle dysmorphia, and emetophobia. Eating Disorders, 19(2), 145-155.
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Young, S., Rhodes, P., Toouyz, S. & Hay, P. (2013). The relationship between obsessive-compulsive personality disorder traits, obsessive-compulsive disorder and excessive exercise in patients with anorexia nervosa: A systematic review. Journal of Eating Disorders, 1, 16.
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