This course focuses on the study of human behavior in sport and exercise settings. It is designed to provide the student with information about research in the field of sport and exercise psychology as well as practical knowledge to become a more effective physical educator, athlete, or athletic coach.
Sport and exercise psychology has significantly changed the lives of many teachers, athletes, coaches, and other sport and exercise professionals. Sport and exercise psychology provides us with knowledge to bridge the gap between research and practice.
You will become familiarized with sport and exercise psychology by learning the fundamental principles of the professional practice of psychology and how it impacts the disciplines of physical education, sport, and exercise. Gaining an understanding of sport and exercise psychology will allow physical educators an opportunity to help students and athletes to improve their physical skills as well as assisting with the improvement of their mental thought process. This knowledge will allow individuals to improve one's attitude, effort, and motivation for producing peak performance.
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of Sports and Exercise Psychology (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.