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Sep 21, 2026
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EXER 107 - Psychology of Sport and Performance
PROGRAM: Kinesiology and Exercise Science
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
Students will learn, analyze, and apply principles of psychology relating to human performance and exercise adherence. Topics covered include important researchers and studies in the history of the field, as well as current issues and controversies relating to the mental aspects of sport and performance.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain the major findings behind landmark studies in the history of sport psychology
- Discuss and criticize major theories of mental performance in sport
- Evaluate the factors relating to highly successful athletic performances
- Explain strategies for enhancing motivation in trained athletes
- Apply strategies for controlling arousal and anxiety during performance
- Explore role of mental rehearsal, imagery, and visualization in athletic performance
- Describe strategies for controlling distractions during athletic events
- Describe strategies for recovering from poor athletic performance
- Discuss effective coach-athlete relationships
- Understand key aspects of successful team management
- Discuss methods for ensuring training program adherence in novice and advanced athletes
- Examine mental and emotional responses to injuries and rehabilitation
- Describe signs of overtraining, eating disorders, and other conditions adverse to effective athletic performance
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- History of sport psychology
- Coaching and team dynamics
- Theories of mental performance in sport
- Motivation and training program adherence
- Mental imagery and visualization techniques
- Goal setting for sport
- Injury and rehabilitation effects on mental aspects of sport
- Types of feedback
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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