Spring 2025 - PSYC 491 D100
Advanced Topics in Psychology (4)
Class Number: 5321
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
David Cox
cox@sfu.ca
1 778 782-6667
Office: RCB 7320
Office Hours: TBD
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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
- Participation: 10%
- In class presentation: 15%
- Writing Assignments: 30%
- Term Paper/Project: 45%
NOTES:
This is a tentative outline
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Collins, D.J. & Cruikshank, A., (2023), Sport Psychology Essentials, Human Kinetics Canada
ISBN: 9781492599432
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.