This course offers a theoretical and empirical analysis of psychological constructs that underlie athlete performance and experience in competitive sport. The course examines the theoretical underpinnings of psychological (e.g., confidence, motivation), emotional (e.g., anxiety, anger), cultural (e.g., norms, roles), and personality characteristics (e.g., perfectionism, grit) that shape and inform the competitive sport experience for athletes. Students are exposed to key psychological constru...
This course offers a theoretical and empirical analysis of psychological constructs that underlie athlete performance and experience in competitive sport. The course examines the theoretical underpinnings of psychological (e.g., confidence, motivation), emotional (e.g., anxiety, anger), cultural (e.g., norms, roles), and personality characteristics (e.g., perfectionism, grit) that shape and inform the competitive sport experience for athletes. Students are exposed to key psychological constru...
