EXW168 — Sport Psychology and Mental Skills
EXW 168 - Sport Psychology and Mental Skills EXW 168 - Sport Psychology and Mental Skills Description: Interaction between psychological variables and performance in sport and physical activity. Emphasis on the coach/teacher role in teaching and assessing mental training skills that influence participation and enhance performance. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Psychological theories related to participation in physical activity and sports Personality, self-confidence, motivation, communication skill development Emotional and mental symptoms of adaptive stress and techniques for managing stress and performance anxiety Concentration, attention control, and arousal regulation Participation, achievement, and competition Purpose, components, teaching, and assessment of mental skills: Goal setting, self-talk, relaxation and energization, and imagery/visualization Title IX, assumptions, biases, stereotypes, bullying, and prejudices Learning