KINE 3603 - Sport Psychology

This course utilizes a theory to practice approach related to the psychology of sport and exercise. Topics include but are not limited to aspects of athletic performance and personal growth such as: motivation, arousal/anxiety control, confidence, concentration, focus, coach-athlete interactions, team issues and considerations, parent-athlete concerns, mental skills training, injury, exercise, youth sports, career termination, and ethical issues. Lectures, labs, discussion, role playing, and guest speakers will be used to illustrate the theoretical and applied foundations of sport psychology. Class 3.