Department of Sports Psychology

The Department caters to teach the subject of Sports Psychology to the students of Master’s Degree in Physical Education, so as to understand the dynamics behind this subject and its role in the field of Sports and Exercise. Sport psychology is the scientific study of people and their behaviours in sport and exercise activities. The aim of the study of sport psychology is to be able to apply the knowledge learned about these to practical uses.

There are two objectives that the field of sport psychology aims to meet.

These are:
1) To understand the effects of psychological factors on physical performance.
2) To understand the effects of participating in physical activity on psychological development, health and well-being.

The application of this understanding to real life cases is the essence of sport psychology. The course cover the History, Development (From International Perspective to the National), and Theory of Sports and Exercise Psychology in depth. Emphasis is given on applicability of this knowledge through research for advance programme of sport Psychology.

Courses Offered

=> Master’s Degree in Physical Education

Department of Sports Psychology
Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education( LNUPE), Gwalior
Mela Road, Gwalior,
M.P.- 474002 ,
India

Other Departments at Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education( LNUPE), Gwalior

• Department Of Health Sciences And Fitness
• Department of Exercise Physiology
• Department of Health Science & Yoga
• Department of Physical Education Pedagogy
• Department of Research Development and Advanced Studies
• Department of Sports Biomechanics
• Department of Sports Coaching
• Department of Sports Management and Mass Communication
• Department of Sports Psychology