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Psychology Applied to Sport

PSYCH 2420: Psychology Applied to Sport

Psychological factors that influence sport participation and performance; psychological techniques to enhance performance; psychological problems associated with sport.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • History of Sports Psychology
  • Goal Setting
  • Personality in Sports
  • Metacognition
  • Motivation
  • Arousal, Stress, Anxiety, and Relaxation
  • Group Cohesion and Dynamics
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Introduction to Psychological Skills Training
  • Neurobiology and Mindfulness
  • Imagery
  • Concentration
  • Injuries and Burnout
  • Clinical Issues in Sports
  • Applied Scenarios

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy
  • Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice
  • Build & enhance personal relationships

Communication

  • Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

  • Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
  • Enhance teamwork capacity 

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