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Mar 29, 2024
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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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