SBT663 - EXERCISE and SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
EXERCISE and SPORT PSYCHOLOGY SBT663 1st Semester 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Case Study
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)PhD. Ziya Koruç 
Course objectiveAim of this course is to objective of the course is teach essential concepts of sport psychology, psychological interventions used in order to enhance performance and functions of sport psychology in connection with psychological problems preventing sport performance. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, the student will be able to; - To teach essential concepts of sport psychology, - psychological interventions used in order to enhance performance and functions of sport psychology in connection with psychological problems preventing sport performance.
Course ContentDefinitions, history and research methods of sport psychology, roles of sport psychologist, talent identification and personality in sport, motivation and motivation types in sport, communication in sport, attention and concentration in sport, mental training, stress and competitive anxiety, theories of arousal level, psychological dimensions of children sports, social psychology of team, gender role in sport, overtraining. 
ReferencesAndersen, M. B. (2005). Sport Psychology in Practice. Campain IL: Human Kinetic Books.
Anshel, M.H. (1994). Sport Psychology. From Theory to Practice. Second edition. Arizona: Gorsuch Scarisbrick Publishers, 55-59
Cox, R.H. (1994). Sport Psychology Concepts and Applications. Dubuque :Wm. C. Brown Publishers.
Dosil, J: (2006). The Sport Psychologist?s Handbook. San Fransisco: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Gill, D.L. (2001). Psychological Dynamics of Sport, Champaign: Human Kinetics Books.
Horn, T.S. (1992). Advances in Sport Psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics Books.
Singer, R.N., Murphey, M., Tennant, L.K. (1993). Handbook of Research on Sport Psychology. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
Weinberg, R.S., Gould, D. (1995). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Champaign: Human Kinetics Books.
VanRaalte, J.L. ve Brewer, W. B. (2002). Exploring Sport and Exercise Psychology. Wachington DC: APA 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Sport psychology and applications
Week 2Structuring knowledge in exercise and sport psychology
Week 3Personality study in sport
Week 4Social environment and Leadership
Week 5Communication skills in sport
Week 6Motivation and Motivation Theories
Week 7Goal setting in sport
Week 8Arousal and management strategies
Week 9Mid-term exam
Week 10Attention and applications in sport
Week 11Psychological skill education in sport psychology
Week 12Using drugs and dimension of psychological Sport
Week 13Sport injuries
Week 14Staleness in sport; Measurement and ethical principals in psychology and sport
Week 15Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation220
Project110
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes750
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)148112
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21530
Project13636
Homework assignment21020
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload35132300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and enhances expertise in movement and sport based on undergraduate competences.  X  
2. Possesses necessary technological knowledge in exercise and sport science.   X 
3. Understands research methodology in exercise and sport science. X   
4. Applies theoretical and practical knowledge effectively in exercise and sport science.   X 
5. Synthesizes information from various fields to develop new analysis, synthesis, and solutions in exercise and sport sciences.  X  
6. Plans, conducts, and reports scientific research in exercise and sport sciences. X   
7. Utilizes technological equipment to solve problems in exercise and sport science. X   
8. Develops and evaluates national/international strategies and policies in exercise and sport.X    
9. Works independently or as part of a team in exercise and sport sciences. X   
10. Publishes scientific articles or presents papers in national journals or scientific meetings. X   
11. Embraces lifelong learning, critically analyzing information in exercise and sport sciences.X    
12. Reads, analyzes, and conducts evidence-based research in exercise and sport science. X   
13. Critically analyzes and evaluates professional social environment norms and values. X   
14. Proficient in at least one European language at B2 level.X    
15. Assimilates, evaluates, and communicates variables and data in Exercise and Sport Science, considering relevant social, scientific, and ethical principles. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest