PSYCH 237 - Psychology of Sports

    Recent Professors
    Alexander Cantillo
    Recent Semesters
    2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2026FA Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course introduces students interested in psychology, exercise science, physical education, sports medicine, coaching, athletic training or fitness instruction, to principles, theories, concepts, and intervention techniques of sport psychology. Topics covered will include sport motivation theory, team dynamics/teamwork, sport leadership, sport anxiety management, injury recovery, personality/character development through sport, performance enhancement and mental training, violence in sports, effects of sports on children, issues of race and gender in sport, and drug and steroid use among athletes.