Overview
Description
Designed to provide an understanding of the theories and psychological research on learning, motivation, and performance of physical activity.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Terms
fall, spring, summer
Related Courses
Cross Listed With PSY 429
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- analyze regular physical education curriculum and varsity sports from a student centered perspective that places an emphasis on the acquisition of lifelong skills and fair play over winning.
- apply behavior modification principles to facilitate motor skills acquisition in physical education and/or coaching competitive environments.
- explain the principles of modeling and the provision of performance feedback.
- implement the principles for the establishment and continuous reinforcement of intrinsic motivation.
- describe group dynamics theory and be able to apply principles of leadership, social facilitation, and cohesiveness to enhance cooperation, sharing, and member focus on leader and group goals.
- articulate a detailed knowledge of sport psychology and social psychology of sport topics detailed in the list of required readings and in class lectures.