Sport Psychology
Course Code:
PET2210
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:This course develops an understanding of the mental aspects of sport performance and learning mental skills that can be used to enhance sport performance.
Course Details
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Foundations of Sport & Exercise Psychology, Weinberg, Matthew Medical, 8th edition, ISBN 9781718216563
Assignment/course outline:
See first-day handout.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
REC 1: Prepare individuals and groups to participate in a variety of sports.
REC 2: Demonstrate the ability to officiate various sport activities.
REC 3: Organize large group activities for a variety of sports.
REC 4: Lead group activities in a social setting.
REC 5: Recognize diverse needs of special populations.
REC 6: Describe various aspects of outdoor recreation, education and conservation.
REC 7: Demonstrate employability skills.
REC 8: Provide care for and demonstrate prevention of athletic injuries.
REC 9: Understand foundations of sport fitness and exercise physiology.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
|
Identify a variety of arousal reduction programming available on the internet Identify environmental sources of anxiety/stress relative to sports performance Identify terminology specific to certain sports related to environmental/personal sources of anxiety/stress Present various arousal reduction techniques designed for groups Identify historically significant events in the development of sport psychology as a science Identify various aspects of group activities that may increase anxiety/stress Identify various aspects of group activities that may reduce anxiety/stress Identify expected levels of education and experience to practice sport psychology as a profession Identify a variety of somatic and cognitive arousal/anxiety reduction techniques Identify negative impacts of anxiety/stress on sports performance and overall health |
REC 1 REC 1 REC 1 REC 3 REC 3 REC 4 REC 4 REC 7 REC 7 REC 9 |
Projects/presentations, tests, written project |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
Lecture is the primary method of instruction. Lectures are enhanced by board illustrations, concept maps, and/or power point presentations. Additional teaching strategies may include: use of inquiry, critical thinking, class discussions and/or oral presentations.
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