Description
This course is designed to help students both learn and then apply practical as well as th eoretical information as it relates to the ps ychology of sport. The class will work to pro vide an understanding of how personlity, self -contempt, self-esteem, self-efficacy and oth er psychological characteristics relate to pa rticipation and performance in sport and phys ical actiities. The class will also investiga te the impact of stress, motivaion, goal-sett ing, leadership and imagery on performance. T he student will also learn common struggles a nd intervention strategies in working with at hletes and recreational exercisers to enhance performance and participation. Three hours.