50-1403 Sport and Exercise Psychology

This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. The course examines how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport and exercise settings. Some of the topics that will be explored include personality, motivation, stress, competition, team dynamics, leadership, and sports aggression. A special emphasis will be made to examine how the principles of sports psychology apply to other settings including dance, theatre, music, and business.

3 Credits
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