Performance and Sports Psychology

Catalog description

This course is designed to assist students in learning and understanding the application of psychological principles in Sports Psychology and Performance. Various psychological theories and research in personality, motivation, arousal and regulation, anxiety, competition and cooperation, leadership, and imagery are explored as they relate to human performance and emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. In addition, psychological development is discussed as it relates to character and sportsmanship development. The course would serve as an introduction to how these theories and principles are applied in the field of Performance and Sports Psychology.