KIN 8 - Introduction to Sports Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Robert Sanchez, Moe Llanes, Nikki Dequin Bena
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of KIN 8
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    A course designed to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge of applying psychological techniques within sport situations and to better understand the relevance of mental factors necessary to maximize athletic performance. Areas that will be addressed are motivation, goal setting, the use of mental imagery, time management, and dealing with stress. The relationship between life in sport and life outside of sport and how each affect performance will also be covered. This class has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. Previously listed as PE 8.