About this course
This Competition Psychology course will teach you about the power of the mind and how the mind works. You will learn about NLP, and very simple techniques that will make an enormous difference. An invaluable Competition Psychology course giving you the power and skills to improve your competitive performance. Give yourself an added advantage to help you achieve your goals and succeed! The power of studying one of our psychology courses over having numerous riding lessons is immense. Many of the top riders use sports psychology and there is a reason for that! And, as an added bonus, the skills that you will learn are also transferable across other areas of your life too!
This course is ideal for:
- Any rider who competes horses, whether amateur or professional.
- Competitive riders who want to improve their skills and refine their techniques in the ring.
- Ambitious riders who want to give themselves the leading edge over other competitors.
- Students wanting to learn more about sports psychology and the power of the mind.
What is included in this course?
How Psychology can help you to Succeed – Helping you to understand how psychology has helped competitive riders and how it can help you to achieve your goals.
How Our Minds Work – Many people find that this information revolutionizes the way they think. Once you understand how your mind works, you will then understand your feelings and how to change and control them.
Improving Performance – Understand the two way link between mind and body. Learn simple techniques to induce particular states such as relaxation, or confidence, and other exercises such as Anchoring.
Language – Learn how the power of language can make you feel different. Certain words can change the complete meaning of a sentence and can therefore affect how positive you are feeling.
The Power of your Imagination – Learn about the power of mental rehearsal and how to develop effective techniques to develop this skill.
Goal Setting – Learn how to set effective goals and work out how to make them happen!
Course Author & Tutor: Sarah Tame
This course is written by Sarah Tame, BHSQ Level 4 Senior Coach, MSc Equine Science, NLP Master Practitioner has trained numerous students up to Pony Club A test and BHS Stage 4 level. Sarah has 8 years experience of lecturing at an Equine College where she has acquired valuable skills in writing courses, assessments and in helping students to achieve. Sarah founded Equine Distance Learning in 2010 and her City and Guilds Level 5 Certificate in Further Education also guarantees you will receive high quality teaching material.
Sarah has used her practical experience, her British Horse Society and academic education and research skills to deliver this course in a bitesize and easy to follow format
Pauline Helibron
"Since doing the Competition Psychology course I used the techniques and they have given great results with my youngster - I never thought I'd take on a youngster but here we are out competing and have stuck to our action plan - moved on to show jumping outings and he did really well with clear rounds!
Caroline Erviksaeter
"I have studied a lot at Equine Distance Learning and I am so pleased. It's high quality learning. Kerry and Sarah are doing the best for the student. The last course was Competition Psychology, it was not only useful for riding and training, but also useful for my daily life as a Masters student. I am started my next course direcly after this one....and I can go on for ever. It's never to late to learn, and you have to learn!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this course assessed?
As you work your way through this course you will complete learning activities in your portfolio. Once you have completed your portfolio you will be emailed your certificate. You can then decide whether you would like to send your portfolio to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will incur a fee of £30, payable when the portfolio is sent in. On completing this course, you will also come away with a toolbox of exercises that you can use on a regular basis that will enable you to hone your skills, use mind over matter, achieve your goals and feel success. You may also find that the knowledge you take away from this course changes the way you feel, act and behave in other areas of your life outside of riding. There is no exam to take with this course.
Will I receive support from Equine Distance Learning?
You receive full tutor support via email and phone, depending on your preference. You can contact us as little or as often as you need to and ask any questions.
How does studying via distance learning work?
Once you have enrolled on the course, you can begin steadily working through the modules, completing learning activities and assessments. You work at your own pace fitting your studies in around your personal commitments.
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts as soon as you have enrolled and it will end one year later. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide how much time you would like to devote to the course depending on what other demands on your time you have!
Are there any further costs associated with the course?
The fee you pay on enrolling covers access to the course, all the course material and interaction with your tutor and other students as you work through. You will also receive a certificate on completion. If you would like to submit your portfolio for marking and feedback then there will be an additional fee of £30.
What will I receive on successful completion of the course?
You will receive a Certificate from Equine Distance Learning
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Can international students study this course?
YES! All of our courses are designed to be taken from anywhere in the world and we have many international students studying with us!