SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code:

PSYC 235

Course Group(s):

HUMANS IN CONNECTION

Active Term:

Spring Term

/ Odd Years

Course Description:

This course examines the application of psychological principles to sports and to athletes of all levels. Topics include: performance enhancement (i.e, mental imagery, self-talk), promoting well-being (i.e., the "recreational athlete"), psychopathology in sport and exercise (i.e., eating disorders), working with special populations (i.e., children, elite athletes, college athletes), and education and training for a career in sport psychology (i.e., graduate training, relevant work experience).

Credit:

Instruction methods:

Lecture

Total hours: 45