Current Research and Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Course Description

Exploration of current research and issues within sport and exercise psychology; emphasis on developing a broad understanding of sport and exercise psychology scholarship and its relationship to Kinesiology. May be repeated for a total of 3 credit hours when topic varies. Notes: Grade: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate current research in sport and exercise psychology.

  • Compare the different theoretical models/paradigms and research designs/approaches used in sport and exercise psychology.

  • Describe the scope of research topics and approaches in sport and exercise psychology.

  • Describe the relationship of sport and exercise psychology research and knowledge to the larger field of kinesiology

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Weekly Assignments: Students will be expected to read assigned material and complete weekly assignments in preparation for topical discussion, and be an active participant in class discussions.

50 points

Student-Led Discussion/Presentations: Students will be assigned to critically review and lead discussion and/or presentations on 1-3 self-selected topic relevant to sport and exercise psychology during the semester.

50 points

Grading Scale:

Percentage

Letter Grade

80-100

S

0-79

U

Attendance/Participation:

Students are expected to attend all classes and contribute to class discussion.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate, and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.