Spring 2022 - PSYC 491 D100

Advanced Topics in Psychology (4)

Sports Psychology

Class Number: 6578

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • 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 is intended to examine theory and research in applied sport and exercise psychology and to provide 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, do a class presentation and contribute to these seminar activities. Guest speakers will be brought into the class when possible.

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 aspectsof the field of sport psychology.

Grading

  • (Tentative Evaluation):
  • Participation 10%
  • In class projects: 35%
  • Term Paper: 40%
  • Presentation: 15%

NOTES:

Office Hours: TBA

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Sanderson, Catherine A., (2017) Sport Psychology. Oxford University Press, New York.

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.