Fall 2020 - PSYC 491 D100
Advanced Topics in Psychology (4)
Class Number: 7050
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
David Cox
cox@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5826
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a CGPA of 3.0. Other prerequisites vary by topic offering.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Course can be repeated for credit. Students may not take this course for further credit if similar topics are covered. See Psychology department website for course description.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course examines theory and research in applied sport and exercise psychology and provides students with an introduction to the field. The emphasis will be on integrating, theory, research and application in the study of human behaviour in performance settings. The seminar format will allow for group discussion and interaction. Students will be expected to read assigned materials and contribute to these activities. Guest speakers will be brought into the class when possible to provide the students with the opportunity to further experience the field of applied sport psychology. Special projects will be assigned throughout the course.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
To examine theory and research in the field of applied sport psychology.
To apply these concepts and theories to better understand the field of applied sport psychology
To examine sports skills using a life skills approach
To understand the relationship individual and team skills in sport psychology
To examine both the performance and clinical aspects of the field of sport psychology
Grading
- Tentative Breakdown:
- Participation: 5%
- Writing Assignments: 35%
- Term Paper/Project: 45%
- In class assignment: 15%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Sanderson, Catherine A., (2017) Sport Psychology. Oxford University Press, New York.
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020
Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).