Sport Psychology

This course explores theories and concepts involved in mental training that can enhance athletic performance. Topics focus on the role of personality and social settings that influence thinking, performance, sportsmanship, and personality in both individual and team sports. Theoretical frameworks and scientific knowledge for an athletic context provide an understanding why athletes perform the way they do in a sport setting and show how coaches, sport psychologists, athletic trainers, and athletes incorporate these skills to enhance athletic participation, motivation and performance.