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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSY 223 - Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology is the study of the mental and behavioral factors that influence or are influenced by participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity. Sport psychologists are interested in how athletics enhance and support the personal growth and well-being of individuals. This course outlines the research and training methods of sport psychologists and surveys theory and research on sport psychology, including such major areas as the history of sport psychology, the application of principles of learning and behavior, motivation and social psychology, the assessment of individual differences in personality of athletes, and principles of coaching and the psychology of exercise and fitness.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 110, or permission of instructor.
Course Typically Offered Fall - Alternate Years
Credits: 3
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