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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PSY 401 - Psychology of Sport


Description:
Current theory and research on sports psychology; application of psychological interventions in sports and fitness.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PSY 101.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify and describe introductory terms and concepts in sport psychology, including the history of sports, basic principles of scientific psychology, and the history of sport psychology.
  • Identify and describe various psychological factors in sport, including psychobiological factors, motivation, attention and memory, mood, and arousal and stress.
  • Identify and describe common applications of sport psychology interventions, including relaxation, “psyching-up,” and imagery.
  • Identify and describe the influence of social factors on sport performance, including aggression and violence, crowd effects, and team cohesiveness.



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