COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course examines how individuals behave in physical activity, exercise, and sport settings. Psychological antecedents and consequences of primary and secondary involvement in exercise sport, and related physical activities will be introduced.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
As a result of this course the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the:
a) cognitive and affective dimensions of primary and secondary involvement in physical activity, exercise and sport.
b) individual differences dimensions of primary and secondary involvement in physical activity, exercise and sport.
c) social dimensions of primary and secondary involvement in physical activity, exercise and sport.
d) personal growth and development dimensions of primary and secondary involvement in physical activity, exercise and sport.

TEXTBOOKS
Cox, Richard H. (2007). Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications (Sixth Edition). Boston: McGraw-Hill. {ISBN: 0072972955}

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Reading assignments, On-line Assignments, Course Exercises, and Examinations

Course Content by Chapter Number

1. Understanding Sport Psychology
2. Psychology of the Athlete
3. Leadership &Communication
4. Causal Attribution
5. Confidence & Intrinsic Motivation
6. Goal Perspective Theory
7. Arousal & Attention
8. Anxiety, Arousal, & Stress
9. Coping & Intervention Strategies
10. Goal Setting
11. Imagery & Hypnosis
12. Psychological Skills Training
13. Aggression & Violence
14. Audience Effects
15. Team Cohesion
16. Exercise Psychology
17. Burnout
18. Psychological Aspects of Injuries
19. Drug Abuse

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