Student Learning Outcomes
The course will provide an overview of the growing field of Sports Psychology, which
involves applying psychological science to sports. Students will be able to define sports psychology, describe characteristics of an individual, and identify and apply sports psychological theories. The course will illustrate goal setting, explain imagery and hypnosis in sport, and define the psychology behind exercise. Students will analyze the importance of attention and concentration in sports and be able to discuss the importance of youth sports.Student Learning Outcomes
involves applying psychological science to sports. Students will be able to define sports psychology, describe characteristics of an individual, and identify and apply sports psychological theories. The course will illustrate goal setting, explain imagery and hypnosis in sport, and define the psychology behind exercise. Students will analyze the importance of attention and concentration in sports and be able to discuss the importance of youth sports.Student Learning Outcomes
- Define sports psychology
- Describe characteristics of an individual
- Interpret a multitude of sports psychological theories
- Illustrate goal setting
- Explain imagery and hypnosis in sport
- Define the psychology behind exercise
- Analyze the importance of attention and concentration in sports
- Discuss the importance of youth sports
Prerequisites
Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.