SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog description

A psychological perspective on sports, emphasizing the experience of those who have broken barriers, or who seek to. After a general introduction to the field of sports psychology, students will read case studies, autobiographical and biographical accounts, and scholarly research related to issues of gender, race/ethnicity, and disabilities. Topics will illustrate common psychological concepts, such as stereotype threat and identity formation. Prerequisite: Completion of an English Sequence (4 credits)