KINES 112 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

Upper Division

Prerequisites
KINES 010; KINES 015 or AHS 100 (concurrent enrollment in AHS 100 is allowed); BIOL 013, BIOL 014 and BIOL 025, BIOL 026 (or for non-majors, permission of the instructor).

Examines contemporary psychological principles as they apply to the domains of sport and exercise. The course seeks to utilize relevant theories and empirical research in psychology, education, and allied health fields in order to inform best practices in sport and exercises as they related to motivation, leadership, group dynamics, performance enhancement, exercise and well-being, moral and social development, and career transitioning.

Course credits: 1