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HWE 230
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Title: | Sport and Exercise Psychology |
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Long Title: | Exercise and Sports Psychology |
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Course Description: | This course teaches students how to apply psychology principles and techniques that may help people increase their motivation to exercise and change health-impairing behaviors.
The course is based on research, theory, and practical application in the field of exercise and sport psychology. Examination of psychological theories and current research related to sport and exercise behavior will be covered. The student will be introduced to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the area. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 1/10/07 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | ACC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. To increase the students knowledge of how various factors influence involvement and performance in sport,
exercise, and physical education settings.
2. To increase the students knowledge of how participation in sport, exercise, and physical education influences
the makeup of the individuals involved.
3. To help students acquire skills and knowledge about physical activity and behavior modification that can be
applied as a coach, teacher, or exercise leader.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Part I: Getting Started
A. Welcome to Kinesiology
II. Part II: Understanding Participants
A. Personality and Sport
B. Motivation, Motivational Techniques
C. Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety
D. Task and Outcome Orientation
III. Part III: Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments
A. Competition and Cooperation
B. Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic Motivation
IV. Part IV: Understanding Group Processes
A. Group and Team Dynamics
B. Group Cohesion
C. Leadership
D. Communication
V. Part V: Enhancing Performance
A. Introduction to Behavior Modification Skills Training
B. Arousal Regulation
C. Imagery
D. Self-Confidence
E. Goal Setting
F. Concentration
VI. Part VI: Enhancing Health and Well-Being
A. Exercise and Psychological Well-Being
B. Exercise Behavior and Adherence
C. Athletic Injuries and Psychology
D. Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviors
E. Burnout and Overtraining
VII. Part VII: Facilitating PersonalGrowth and Development
A. Children`s Development Through Sport
B. Aggression in Sport
C. Character Development and Sportspersonship
D. Role of a Coach, Teacher and Parent in Education and Athletics.
E. Role of the Athlete and Student in Regards to Competition and Recreation Activity.
F. Critical Pedagogy Involved in Sports
G. Gender Roles in Exercise and Sport
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