Sport Psychology

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Third-year standing; PSYC 1001; PSYC 1011; 6 credits from PSYC at the 2000 level; or permission of the Department This course presents an overview of sport psychology within the framework of psychological science. Sports psychology involves the study of psychological variables that impact participation and performance in athletics; this study incorporates theories and research from many areas of psychology, including personality, social, cognitive, and clinical. In this course, relevant theories and research will be reviewed and applied to the context of performance in sport and participation in physical activity as well as to coaching. Course content will bridge theory and empirical study with practical applications to health and sport. (Format: Lecture, 3 Hours) (Exclusion: PSYC 3991 Sport Psychology)