Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Catalog description

This course provides a learner with a plethora of learning experiences in goals, concepts, research development, and career options in the field of sport and exercise psychology. The course further explores: the role of psychology in competitive and recreational sport/exercise participation; psychological techniques that aid performance of the athletes and recreational exercisers; the role of personality, motivation, and arousal in influencing the exercise patterns and choice of physical activity/sport; youth sport and especially the choice to participate in sport; longevity, burnout, early specialization, performance enhancing drugs, and the influence by the parents and coaches.