Psychology of Sports Performance and Coaching.

Catalog description

This course will survey the theory, research on, and applications of psychology pertaining to sports. This course will prepare students to: 1) discuss and understand psychological factors that influence involvement and performance in sports, and 2) apply psychological research and theories to one's own sports or performance involvement. The course will examine psychological variables that can hinder or enhance athletic performance, which may include attention, arousal, motivation, relationships, mental imagery, gender, and diversity issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.