PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Psychological Foundations of Sport and Exercise is an overview of foundational concepts and principles essential to understanding the psychological aspects of sport and exercise. Emphasis is given to psychologically based frameworks and their application to sport; in particular, exercise behavior, performance enhancement, mental skills, health and well-being. Coursework reflects an application of sport and exercise psychology concepts to practitioners in sport-related professions such as coaching, athletic training, sport management, physical education or fitness instruction, among others.