Sports Psychology Syllabus
Sports Psychology Course
Course Title | [COURSE TITLE] |
Course Code | [COURSE CODE] |
Instructor Name | [YOUR NAME] |
Email | [YOUR EMAIL] |
Office Hours | [OFFICE HOURS] |
Office Location | [OFFICE LOCATION] |
1. Course Description
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of sports psychology. The focus will be on understanding and applying concepts such as motivation, mental stamina, team dynamics, and the effects of physical activity on mental health.
2. Instructor Information
Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
Organization: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
3. Learning Objectives
Understanding the psychological implications of sports and exercise.
Mastering techniques of healthy mental habits and positive reinforcement.
Learning about the psychological benefits of physical activity.
Developing skills to manage group dynamics in a sports setup.
Applying learnt techniques to actual sports and exercise settings.
4. Course Schedule
Week | Topic | Activity |
|---|
1 | Introduction to Sports Psychology | Lecture |
2 | Mental Health and Physical Activity | Case Study |
3 | Positive Reinforcement in Sports | Group Discussion |
4 | Group Dynamics in Sports | Role Play |
5 | Application of Sports Psychology | Project Presentation |
5. Required Reading and Materials
"Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology" by Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould
"Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications" by Richard Cox
"Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence" by Gary Mack
Journals of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Access to online sports psychology resources
6. Assignments and Assessments
Weekly homework based on required reading.
Case study analysis of sporting events and athlete behavior.
Group discussions to explore and debate topics in depth.
Role plays to simulate sports environment and situations.
Final project applying learned concepts in real-world settings.
7. Course Policy
All assignments are to be submitted by the due date.
Late assignments will be subject to a penalty unless there're extenuating circumstances.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and may lead to a fail grade.
Students are expected to participate in all class discussions and activities.
Students are expected to read and adhere to behavior standards set out by the institution.
8. Grading Policy
Category | Percentage |
|---|
Weekly assignments | 30% |
Role-plays | 30% |
Final project | 40% |
9. Disclaimer
Efforts are continuously made to ensure that all the information provided herein is precise and accurate at the time of its publishing. However, it should be noted that the details and content of this syllabus could still be subject to changes - these alterations are dependent upon and can be made at the discretion of either the instructor overseeing the course or the educational institution itself. In the event that such changes do occur, advance communications will be sent out to notify all parties involved.
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