PE 275 - Sport Psychology

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 1A and PSYC 101
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is a scientific study of the psychological factors associated with participation and performance in sport activities. Emphasis will be placed on how psychological principles and research can be used to understand and enhance sport performance. Topics will include historical and theoretical perspectives of sport psychology, research methods, and the relationship between sport performance and various personality, motivational, and social psychological variables. Gender and age issues, as well as the effects and management of unhealthy behaviors, will be discussed.