KIN 2230 - Sports and Exercise Psychology

Credits: 3
Sport Psychology is the study of mental factors affecting athletic skills and performance as well as during sports injury, applying psychological science to sports. This course will provide an overview of the growing field of Sport Psychology. Subjects studied during this course will cover the foundations of Sport Psychology, the psychological influence in sport, recreational activity, injury and rehabilitation as well as performance enhancement techniques. Topics will include theoretical foundations of counseling, psychological interventions for performance troubles, and mood dysfunctions through injury, rehabilitation and return to sport.