PRKM 360 - Sports Psychology

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 (with a minimum grade of C)

Restriction(s): Junior and Senior

Corequisite(s): None

This course focuses on the relationship between psychology and sport. Through the application of various fundamental psychological principles and theories the inner workings of the athlete mind will be explored. An appreciation for the mental aspect of athlete motivation, performance and stability will be developed.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will demonstrate comprehension and applicability of fundamental psychological principles and theories in relation to athlete performance, motivation and stability
Students will make the correlation between the relationship of psychology and sport
Students will utilize appropriate professional Sport Psychology academic resources to aid their investigation of various related topics
Students will exhibit an understanding of the various careers that can be pursued within the field of Sports Psychology