EXSC 251 - Exercise and Sport Psychology

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    Description
    This course is a survey of current theoretical perspectives, research, and applications of theory and techniques specific to the field of sports psychology. Course material entails engagement of theory, scientific methodology, and experiential exercises to facilitate the understanding of research as related to optimal performance in athletics and in life. Course topics include: the history and foundations of sport and exercise psychology, personality, attribution and cognition, leadership, motivation, goal setting, neuropsychology and physiology of arousal, attention, and psychological skills training. This course is for anyone interested Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, or the study of Sport Psychology.