Psychology of Coaching

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Description: Emphasizes the interaction between sport psychology and coaching strategies. Includes history of sports psychology, motivating athletes, coaching various personality types, and controlling emotions and stress in athletes. Focuses on the impact of social influence, group dynamics, and character development on sport performance. Examines aggression in sport as well as gender differences and cultural diversity issues.