SRJC Course Outlines

3/29/2024 2:25:47 AMKINES 59 Course Outline as of Fall 2018

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  KINES 59Title:  PSYCH ASP OF SPORT PER  
Full Title:  Psychological Aspects of Sport Performance
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 Scheduled06 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:  PHYED 59

Catalog Description:
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Introduction to the physical, psychological, and motivational factors involved with sports performance. Content will examine the link between physical performance and the psychological aspects involved in sports competition. It will also cover a comparison of contemporary motivation techniques. Concentration, motivation and goal setting techniques will be covered.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
Introduction to the physical, psychological, and motivational factors involved with sports performance. Content will examine the link between physical performance and the psychological aspects involved in sports competition. It will also cover a comparison of contemporary motivation techniques. Concentration, motivation and goal setting techniques will be covered.
(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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1. Discuss the history of motivation techniques used for sports and sports performance.
2. Recognize the different psychological aspects involved with competition and sport
    performance.
3. Compare and contrast different motivation techniques involved in sports performance.
4. Discuss the link between the physical effects and psychological factors involved in sports
    performance.
5. Apply visualization and goal setting techniques to improve athletic performance.
6. Define experiential learning and discuss its role as it applies to achieving peak athletic
    performance.
7. Analyze non-physical factors contributing to the success of athletes.

Topics and Scope
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I. Historical Aspects of Sport Psychology
    A. Personalities in the field of sport psychology (past and present)
    B. Models of research
    C. Comparative sport psychology
II. The Psychology of Sports and Competition
    A. Competition environments
    B. Stress response and performance
    C. Training concentration techniques
    D. Personality theory and athletic participation
III. Motivational Techniques
    A. Theories of motivation in sport
    B. Motivational enhancement in sport and exercise
    C. Principles of positive reinforcement and performance
    D. Personality and ego
IV. Coaching Styles and Sports Performance
    A. Decision process styles in coaching
    B. Coach/athlete relationship
    C. Coach/parent(s) relationship
    D. Youth sports issues
    E. Gender and sport
    F. Minorities and sport
    G. Ethics and responsibilities to society
V. Sport Performance Enhancement Techniques
    A. Imagery and visualization training
    B. Systemic relaxation
    C. Goal setting procedures
    D. Biofeedback techniques
    E. Positive thinking
    F. Team building and group dynamics
    G. Affirmation techniques
         1. group cohesion
         2. leadership development
    H. Concentration and attention styles
    I. Stress regulators
    J. Preventing overtraining and burnout in athletic and exercise

Assignments:
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1. Quizzes 3-5
2. One midterm examination
3. Written group report (3-5 pages)
4. Sport in our society research paper (3-5 pages)
5  Ten minute coach interview
6. Class participation
7. Final examination (multiple choice, true/false, and/or short answer)
8. Assigned readings from the texbbook (20-40 pages per week)
9. Group development of presentation (1hour per week)

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 - 35%
Written group report and sport in society paper
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 - 55%
interview, quizzes, midterm, and final (multiple choice, true/false, and/or short answer).
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 20%
Class participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.6th ed. Weinberg, Robert and Gould, Daniel. Human Kinetics 2014
 
Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, Individuals, and Teams. 2nd ed. Gallucci, Nicholas. Psychology Press. 2013 (classic)
 
Sport Psychology. LeUnes, Arnold. Psychology Press. 2008 (classic)
 
Instructor prepared materials

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