Standard 1

Know Students and How They Learn

1.1 - Physical, social, and intellectual development and characteristics of students: • Positive psychology helps teachers understand how students' emotional well-being affects their development and performance in sports and other learning areas.

Standard 3

Plan for and Implement Effective Teaching and Learning

3.5 - Use effective classroom communication: • Applied positive psychology improves teachers' communication skills, promoting positive reinforcement and feedback that encourages student growth.

Standard 6: Engage in Professional Learning

Engage in Professional Learning

6.2 - Engage in professional learning and improve practice: • This course encourages teachers to reflect on their teaching practice, incorporating well-being and positive psychology principles to improve student outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

With coaches, athletes and anyone working in a sports environment in mind, at any level, leading mind coach and behavioural scientist Mike Conway authored this unique and dynamic 2 hour program on Applied Positive Psychology in Sport.

  • Introduction to Positive Psychology

  • Positive Emotions and Motivation

  • Strengths and Character Development

  • Growth Mindset

  • Resilience

  • Goal Setting and Achievement

  • Mindfulness and Flow

  • Enhancing Team Dynamics and Collaboration

  • Performance Enhancement and Well-Being

  • Positive Coaching and Leadership & Applied Positive Psychology in Sports