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KIN 0086 - Psychology of Sport

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 86 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Surveys the theory, research, and applications of psychology pertaining to exercise and sports. Presents current topics and issues relevant to sport psychology. Designed for students interested in coaching, athletic training and personal performance. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe the relationship between sports psychology and stress/burnout. Describe current psychological trends in sports and fitness. Outline team building and cohesion techniques. Explain the relationship between psychology and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Course Content Outline I. Historical Overview of Sports Psychology A. World and American Historical Timelines II. Coaching and Leadership Styles A. Personality Components B. Autocratic and Democratic Styles C. Leadership styles and the Effect on Athletic Performance III. Goal-setting in Sports A. Guidelines to Successful Goal-Setting IV. Problem Athletes A. Identification of the Different Types of Problem Athletes B. Understanding Causes and Developing Strategies V. Motivation and Team Dynamics A. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation B. Cohesion Strategies C. Factors that Influence Motivation D. John Wooden's Pyramid of Success VI. Performance Anxiety and Arousal A. Mindfulness, Relaxation Exercises and Mental Imagery B. Psychological Connection of Arousal and Performance VII. Psychological Factors to Overcoming Athletic Injuries VIII. Burnout, Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders A. Overtraining and Apathy B. Steroid and Other Drug Use C. Sports and Anorexia, Bulimia and Body Dysmorphic Disorders IX. Gender Issues in Sport and Exercise A. Sport Participation and Motivational Factors X. The Journey of the African American Athlete and Women Athletes in American Culture Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the historical beginnings of sports psychology and factors that influence the involvement of fitness and sport from an American and world perspective. 2. Describe the various personality types involved with coaching and leadership. 3. Compose effective goal setting practices directed towards individual and team concepts. 4. Identify and construct the appropriate responses to problem behaviors of athletes and fitness participants. 5. Construct guidelines for building motivation and cohesion in relation to team and individual sports and activities. 6. Illustrate ways to regulate arousal, stress and anxiety through mindfulness, relaxation practices and mental imagery. 7. Investigate the role of psychological factors in athletic injuries. 8. Describe the determinants leading to burnout, aggression, apathy and depression in sports and fitness. 9. Describe the differences between gender roles, inequality, achievement-related motives and expectations of female and male athletes. 10. Diagram John Wooden's Pyramid of Success. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Reports Reading Assignments 1. Student will read the instructor-supplied hand-out on the Pyramid of Success by John Wooden and then create their own Pyramid of Success that can be used as motivation for their own athletic endeavors or for sport team. 2. Student will read the chapter in the textbook on historical beginnings of sports psychology and prepare a timeline. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. The students will write a report on the journey of Women in Sport. 2. Prepare a list comparing and contrasting various personalities types involved with coaching and leadership. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.