SPRS 4400 - Sport and Human Performance Psychology

3 hours

This course focuses on various psychological dynamics that affect human development in sport and human performance. Psychological areas of motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, emotions, and their relationship to human performance, are addl’essed. Mental tools and techniques that athletes can use to improve their training, recreational and competitive performances such as goal setting, mental imageiy, routines, and team cohesion are discussed. Factors affecting aggression, moral development, good behavior, and children’s psychological development through human performance are also examined.
*Previously KNSS 4400