PSYC 330 - Introduction to Sports Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Shaun T. Perisho
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Survey of current theoretical perspectives, research, and applications of theory and techniques specific to the field of sports psychology. Exploration of research as related to optimal performance in athletics and in life. Includes the history and foundations of sport and exercise psychology, the role of race/ethnicity, and gender in sport, personality, attribution and cognition, leadership, motivation, goal-setting, neuropsychology and physiology of arousal, attention, and psychological skills training. Also listed as KINE 330.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:10am–10:25am