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SPORT
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology 20 - Fall 2008 Bill
Wilson OFFICE
HRS: M/W 11:15am - 12:45pm Office: Cedar
#11 T/TH
11:15am - 12:15pm Phone ((209)
588-5228 Additional
Hours by Appt. wilsonwh@yosemite.edu
DESCRIPTION
AND OBJECTIVES: The course serves as
an introductory survey of the theoretical and practical applications of psychology
to sport and exercise. Cognitive, behavioral, social-psychological and affective
factors related to populations and topics in sport and exercise will be
covered. Topics include
introduction to sport psychology, personality and sport, audience effect,
aggression, arousal/stress, anxiety, motivation, drugs use, and youth
issues/gender issues. COURSE
OBJECTIVES: To promote
intellectual curiosity and appreciation for the field of sport psychology To think critically
about issues and theories in sport psychology To develop scientific
thinking through an understanding of the scientific method Identify, describe,
and apply basic concepts in sport psychology Explain how
psychological and social factors influence performance in sport and exercise To increase
understanding of the thoughts and behaviors of oneself and others in the context of sport TEXT: Foundations of Sport
& Exercise Psychology, Weinberg, Robert, & Gould, Daniel, 4th ed., Human
Kinetics, 2007 The text is probably
most easily understood when read in smaller quantities over the term.
Reading assignments represent the best match of the text to lecture, discussion,
and activities.
Completing the reading when assigned will assist in understanding.
Failure to read/study the text is likely to have negative consequences of a fairly
obvious kind. LECTURES
& CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Lecture/activity and
text are intended to complement one another. In some cases, text material
will be presented in the lecture/activity. Frequently the information
from the text will
not be covered during class. If after your reading you have questions
about the material, ask me prior
to the beginning of class, after class, or see me during my office
hours. During lecture,
questions and discussion are strongly encouraged. It is a mistake to go
to class and expect to have knowledge shoveled into your brain. In this
course, discussion,
debate and interaction with other students and the instructor are critical
for understanding. REQUIREMENTS The course grade will
be based on the specific requirements listed below Attendance: You are
expected to be in attendance and on time for all class sessions. If you are absent you are responsible for anything you missed as well
as the on-time completion of assignments and activities. Tests: There will be three (3)
tests. Tests may include material from reading assignments, lectures,
videos, class activities and outside assignments. Generally tests are
not comprehensive.
However, from time to time there may be exceptions, so be prepared. Absent prior consultation
and instructor approval, there are no make up tests.
(150 points = 50% of
course grade)
Application assignments:
To demonstrate both understanding and application you will be
required to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of sport psychology. Demonstration may
include written and performance components. (150 points = 50% of
course grade) Please Note: Selected
application assignments may be conducted in small groups. However, grades are given on an
individual basis. Each student is
independently evaluated
and a grade is assigned based on the quantity and quality of his/her work. GRADING
STANDARD: The final course
grade is based on the total number of points accumulated from the course requirements
listed in the previous section. A = 270 – 300 B = 240 – 269 C = 210 – 239 D = 180 – 209 F = < 179 Extra-Credit:
There are no extra-credit opportunities Tape
Recorders: Recording lecture/class
discussion/class activities is not permitted. If you
have special needs regarding this issue, please see me after class. WITHDRAWING
FROM THE COURSE: If necessary, it is the student’s responsibility
to officially withdraw from class. Failure to do so may result in a
course grade
of F. CLASS CANCELLATION: If class is
cancelled you are still responsible for that weeks
reading and assignments. COURSE
CALENDAR: The course calendar
provides a brief outline of selected reading, tests and is not exhaustive.
Additional information regarding in-class and out-of-class assignments, reading
of handouts etc. will be provided in class. Reading assignments should
be completed
prior to the class designated for that particular topic. Please complete the reading on time.
It will assist in your understanding of the material and enable you to
contribute during class discussions and activities. The
instructor reserves the right to revise any portion of this course calendar during the course. Changes will be announced in class. Estimated preparation
time for each class session is three (3) hours. Week 1: Introduction to Sport and
Exercise Psychology (chapter 1)
Research Methods in Sport
Psychology (chapter 1) Week 2:
Personality and Sport Performance (chapter 2)
Week 3: Motivation (chapter 3) Week 4: Arousal/Stress/Anxiety
(chapter 4)
Arousal Regulation (chapter 12) Week 5: Test #1
Competition &
Cooperation (chapter 5) Week 6: Reinforcement Learning and Sport (chapter
6)
Week 7: Group & team dynamics
(chapter 7)
Group cohesion Week 8: Imagery (chapter 13)
Goal
Setting (chapter 15)
Week 9: Concentration (chapter 16) Test #2 Week 10: Aggression in Sport (chapter
23)
Spectator
Aggression Week 11: Audience Effects Addiction/Drugs (chapter 20) Week 12:
Research Presentations (poster
session)
Week 13: Addiction/Drugs
Youth
Issues (chapter 22) Week 14: Exercise & Psychological
Well-Being (chapters 17 & 18)
Overtraining &
Burnout (chapter 21)
Week 15:
Character Development & Sport (chapter 24)
Disengagement from Sports
Week
16: Test #3 *Reminder: Application assignments, and additional
reading are not listed in the course calendar
and will be assigned in class. |