Sports Psychology

Catalog description

This course explores the theoretical and historical foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Topics include motivation, arousal, anxiety, attention, aggression, altered states of consciousness, personality in sport, self-regulation, and leadership. The course also examines social and cultural influences such as sex roles, racism, cohesiveness, and humanism in sport. Additional emphasis is placed on recognizing high-risk individuals, understanding when psychological referral is appropriate, and applying ethical decision-making in sport settings. Prerequisite: PSY 10000 . Cross-listed: HS 52500.