SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 11:45:44 PMPHYED 59 Course Outline as of Fall 2003

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  PHYED 59Title:  PSYCH ASPECTS SPORT  
Full Title:  Psychological Aspects of Sport
Last Reviewed:11/27/2023

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled017.5 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PE 77

Catalog Description:
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Foundation of psychological aspects of the subdiscipline of sports psychology.  Theoretical and applied teaching skills will be covered in an interactive format.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Foundation of Psychological Aspects of the subdiscipline of sports psychology.  Theoretical and applied teaching skills will be covered in an interactive format.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 1997Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will at the end of the semester:
1.  Interpret the conditioning process which influences our behavior
   toward sport.
2.  Define the barriers and obstructions which exist in our sport
   culture.
3.  Examine the characteristics that achieve success.
4.  Define their own responsibilities to behavior.
5.  Evaluate conditioned responses to sport in comparison to scientific
   interpretation of events.
6.  Modify performance behavior in order to increase skills and revise
   attitudes that inhibit individual improvement.
7.  Explore their feeling in regards to their concept of sport.
8.  Define and analyze sport psychology and peak performance.
9.  Identify and define learning and coaching styles.
10. Analyze participants in sports and the relationship of self-esteem
   and performance.

Topics and Scope
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1.  HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
   a.  Personalities in the field of sport psychology (past and present.)
   b.  Research models
   c.  Comparative sport psychology - East vs. West
2.  INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
   a.  Stress and pressure - stimulation, arousal and anxiety
   b.  Fight or flight syndrome
   c.  Stressors - physical, emotional and social
   d.  General adoption syndrome
   e.  Aggression and violence in sport
3.  THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COMPETITION
   a.  Competition environments
   b.  Stress response and performance
   c.  Training concentration techniques
   d.  Personality theory and athletic participation
4.  MOTIVATIONAL CONCEPTS
   a.  Theories of motivation in sport
   b.  Motivational enhancement in sport and exercise
   c.  Principles of positive reinforcement and performance
   d.  Personality and ego
5.  SPORT AND MOTOR BEHAVIOR
   a.  Motor learning and performance variables
   b.  Information processing and decision making
   c.  Motor control and movement accuracy
   d.  Injury - physical and psychological issues of athletic
       rehabilitation
   e.  Other disorders
6.  COACHING STYLES AND BEHAVIOR
   a.  Decision process styles in coaching
   b.  Coach/athletic relationship
   c.  Coach/parent(s) relationship
   d.  Youth sports issues
   e.  Gender and sport
   f.  Minorities and sport
   g.  Ethics and responsibilities to society
7.  PSYCHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF COMPETITION
   a.  Cerebral organization
   b.  Autonomic nervous system
   c.  Endocrine system
   d.  Effects on the organ system of the body
8.  SPORT PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT AND SYSTEMATIC RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
   a.  Imagery and visualization training
   b.  Goal setting procedures
   c.  Biofeedback techniques
   d.  Positive thinking
   e.  Team building and group dynamics
   f.  Affirmation techniques
          1.  group cohesion
          2.  leadership development
   g.  Concentration and attention styles
   h.  Stress regulators
   I.  Overtraining and burnout in athletic and exercise

Assignments:
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1.  Periodic quizzes
2.  One midterm examination
3.  Written presentation of a group report
4.  Written library assignment in reference to sport in our society
5.  Class participation will be required
6.  One final examination

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
20 - 40%
Term papers, Written Reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
15 - 30%
Group presentations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
40 - 60%
Examinations, quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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1.      SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY, Unes & Nation, 2nd edition, 1996
2.      SPORT AND PLAY IN AMERICAN LIFE, Figler & Whitaker, 1991
3.      SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY, Tutko & Tosi, 1986
4.      PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING, Tutko & Richards, 1982
5.      FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, Weinberg & Gould, 1995
6.      APPLIED SPORT PSYCHOLOGY, Williams, 1993
VIDEO CASSETTES:
1.      DO IT RIGHT
2.      HOOP DREAMS
3.      TIN CUP

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