KINES 416 - Psychology of Sport

    Recent Professors
    Donald N. Ribaudo SR., Amber H. Grahlman
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of KINES 416
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course will explore the theoretical perspectives and research methods in psychology of sport. The course will also examine current and historical concepts of sport and fitness psychology, as well as the role these concepts play in the achievement of optimal performance in sports and in life. There will be an emphasis on understanding the psychological process involved in human performance through a multicultural lens, models of intervention to improve learning and performance conditions, and strategies to enhance peak performance outcomes in sport. Additional topics will include: goal setting, motivation, physiological factors, peak performance, focus and concentration techniques, and visualization.