Students examine the use of psychological knowledge to enhance the development of performance and satisfaction of athletes and others associated with sports. Topics include improving skills of athletes, motivating practice performance, increasing the effectiveness of coaches, and mental preparation for competition. Prerequisite: 6 credits of Introductory Psychology or permission from the Faculty of Arts.
Students examine the use of psychological knowledge to enhance the development of performance and satisfaction of athletes and others associated with sports. Topics include improving skills of athletes, motivating practice performance, increasing the effectiveness of coaches, and mental preparation for competition. Prerequisite: 6 credits of Introductory Psychology or permission from the Faculty of Arts.