Intensive Course 2024 Poster resized

We are excited to share that from January 29th to February 2nd, 2024, we will be hosting the "Intensive Course in Sport and Exercise Psychology" for postgraduate students from the European network of sport psychology master programs.

This year, limited positions will be available for master holders in sport psychology, postgraduate students, or professionals outside the network universities*. Please apply by December 28th at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Course will be held at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of the University of Thessaly in Trikala, Greece. One particular reason behind our excitement is that the Course will be held in person again and this will be a tremendous chance to reconnect with each other.

For years, the Intensive Course has been celebrated for its exceptional quality of content and the esteemed roster of lecturers. The Course's history is a testament to our commitment to providing the same experience for this year's students. Renowned lecturers will once again provide their insights and guidance to the participants who will join us in late January. This will also serve as an opportunity for participants to extend their network and interact with some of the field's most dedicated individuals. We aim for this to be a formative experience for the next generation of sport psychologists.

You can also visit our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mscsportpsychology) and reach out to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Trikala once again and getting to meet all of you!

* Partners in the Sport and Exercise Psychology Network are the Master programs from the following Universities:
Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; University of Leipzig, Germany; University of Thessaly, Greece; Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; University Montpellier, France; Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Lisbon Technical University, Portugal; Lund University, Sweden; Halmstad University College, Sweden; University of Jyväskylä, Finland; Norwegian School of Sport Science, Oslo, Norway; University of Rome, Italy

Some of the Lecturers & Topics

CHRONI Stiliani - Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway: Interpersonal Violence, Performance, and Well-being: Our Duty of Care to Safe Sport Experiences

COMOUTOS Nikolaos - University of Thessaly, Greece:

COSTANTINI Marcello - University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Italy: Persuasion, leadership and well-being

GERBER Markus - University of Basel, Switzerland: Physical activity, stress and coping

GORGULU Recep - Uludag University, Turkey: Psychophysiological indicators of mental control under pressure in sport

HATZIGEORGIADIS Antonis - University of Thessaly, Greece:

LEIS Oliver - University of Leipzig, Germany: Systematic Reviews

MORRES Ioannis - University of Thessaly, Greece:

PAPAIOANNOU Athanasios - University of Thessaly, Greece: Self-Transcendence and growth goals to promote well-being for all

PHIPPS Daniel - University of Jyväskylä, Finland: Understanding the automatic, impulsive, and implicit drivers of physical activity and sedentarism

THEODORAKIS Ioannis – University of Thessaly, Greece:

WALTER Nadja – University of Leipzig, Germany: Side Effects in Sport – Exercise Addiction

Aim

The course aims to provide Postgraduate students with more in-depth knowledge about research and practical experience in the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology. The course will enable multicultural communication, networking, and cooperation among the students and the experts.

Language

The course language is English

Dates

January 29th to February 2nd, 2024

Venue

Department of Physical Education & Sport Science
University of Thessaly
Karies,
Greece
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYBw2gDhnPH1Uuhr6

Registration fee ("For applicants outside the universities' network."

The Registration fee for students outside the European Sport and Exercise Psychology Network* for the course is 100 euros.

Accommodation and Transport (for all students)

Each student must pay and arrange their travel to the course.

The University has secured low-cost accommodation* and meals** for all participating students.

*Accommodation for all 6 nights (with breakfast)

70 euros / day per triple room

55 euros / day per double room

45 euros / per single room (limited rooms available)

**Meals:
2.26 euros per day including lunch and dinner

Regarding transportation, please ask the administration office for specific details.

Also included (for all students)

The Department also offers to all students:

A day trip to the Great Rocks of Meteora
Free dinner event with live Greek music

Registration Deadline (for applicants outside the universities' network)

The registration deadline is 28 December 2024.
Students will be informed of their acceptance soon thereafter.

Course responsible and coordinator

Professor Papaioannou Athanasios This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vice-President of the International Society of Sport Psychology
Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Director of the European Master of Sport & Exercise Psychology

For further information please send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Meteora region

Combine the excellent program with amazing experiences, including a half-day tour of the UNESCO World Heritage "Meteora"

(video from TKYSSTD please click)

map IC2017 photo: Intensive course 2017: students from 24 countries around the world attended the program!

This Intensive course is supported by the
School of Physical Education & Sport Science
of the University of Thessaly
and the Municipality of Trikala city