PSYCH 320 - Sport Psychology

Credits: (3)
Reviews psychological foundations of physical activity. Includes psychological perspectives on athletes, competition, personality, attention, arousal, anxiety, motivation, stress, aggression, violence, coaching and crowd behavior, as well as issues such as the athletic pursuit of excellence, the effect of sport on personality and well-being, and the place of the spectator in our culture. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 100 Foundations of Psychology (3). (Spring, even years)