Athletic Performance Enhancement
Text: Applied Sport Psychology, Williams
Class Time: Online Asynchronous
Welcome
Welcome to Athletic Performance Enhancement! I am glad we will be working together this semester. In this course, all learners are welcome regardless of race/ethnicity, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, disabilities, religion, regional background, veteran status, citizenship status, nationality, and other diverse identities that we each bring to class. I am committed to the principle of inclusive learning. This means that our learning environment be as inclusive as possible. Active, thoughtful, and respectful participation in all aspects of the course will make our time together as productive and engaging as possible. If you have a documented disability and may need reasonable accommodation to support your success in this course, please come forward to talk to me about your needs privately.
Course Description
This course is an ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (there are no in-person meetings) course and is a survey of the core areas of the scientific areas of sport psychology. Emphasis is placed on the theories, methods, and findings concerning biopsychology, sensation-perception, consciousness, development, learning and memory, motivation, emotion, thinking and intelligence, social behavior, personality, health psychology, and behavior disorders. Contemporary controversial issues are also addressed and critically examined within the context of athletics/sport & exercise.
Course Delivery Mode
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE. This course meets online and all assignments will be completed online.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Knowledge Base: Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the key terms, principles, findings, historical trends, theories, and notable individuals who have contributed to the development of Sport Psychology.
- Application: Demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge of psychological principles and concepts to real-life cases and issues.
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate claims, research, and controversial issues using scientific reasoning, evidence, and your knowledge and understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the research and assessment methods used in Sport Psychology.
- Diversity: Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of differences across individuals, gender, race, and socio-cultural membership.
WEB SITES
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
ARTICLES
Path Analysis of Self Esteem – Kevin S. Salisbury