SBT697 - PSYCHOLOGY of PHYSICAL EDUCATION and YOUTH SPORT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
PSYCHOLOGY of PHYSICAL EDUCATION and YOUTH SPORT SBT697 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Emine ÇaÄŸlar, PhD. 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to enable student to examine key psychological issues in physical education and youth sport settings. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Discuss the influence of key individual differences in young people's experience of PE and sport.
  2. Identify the psycho-social outcomes associated with participation in PE and youth sport
  3. Explain the roles played by significant others in determining young people's interpretation of PE and sport.
  4. Discuss the determinants of children?s and adolescents? sport and physical activity involvement based on theoretical frameworks.
  5. Explain psychosocial factors effecting on physical activity and sedentary behavior of children and adolescents.
  6. Comment and criticize practices in PE and youth sport using psychological theories and empirical findings.
Course ContentThis course includes participation patterns and barriers to the youth sports, self-determination theory and achievement goal theory in physical education and youth sports, motivational climate, self-perceptions in children and youth, moral and life skills development in physical education and youth sports, role of physical education and sport in Positive Youth Development, stress and burnout in youth sports, attributions in youth sports, role of physical education in physical activity and sport involvement, psychosocial factors in physical activity and sedentary behaviour of children and adolescents, parents? roles in physical activity and sport involvement 
References1. Biddle S.J.H., Fox K.R., Boutcher S.H. (Eds.) (2003). Physical activity and psychological well-being. London: Routledge
2. Biddle SJ, Mutrie N, Gorely T. (2015). Psychology of Physical Activity: determinants, wellbeing and interventions. Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
3. Carless D., Douglas K. (2010). Sport and Physical Activity for Mental Health. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
4. Clow A, Edmunds S. (2014). Physical activity and mental health. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
5. Horn T.S., Smith A.L. (Eds.) (2019). Advances in Sport Psychology. 4th edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
6. Ekkekakis P. (2013). Handbook of physical activity and mental health. Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
7. Faulkner GEJ, Taylor AH. (2005). Exercise, health and mental health: emerging relationships. London, UK: Routledge.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Participation patterns and barriers to the youth sports
Week 2Self-determination theory in physical education and youth sports
Week 3Achievement goal theory in physical education and youth sports
Week 4Motivational climate in physical education and youth sport
Week 5Self-perceptions in children and youth: The role of physical education and sport
Week 6Moral and life skills development in physical education and youth sports
Week 7The role of physical education and sport in Positive Youth Development
Week 8Stress and burnout in youth sports
Week 9Mid-term exam
Week 10Attributions in youth sports
Week 11The role of physical education in physical activity and sport involvement
Week 12Psychosocial factors in physical activity and sedentary behavior of children and adolescents
Week 13Parents? roles in physical activity and sport involvement
Week 14Seminar presentations
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments410
Presentation210
Project110
Seminar110
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
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 Preparation31236
Project14848
Homework assignment4832
Midterms (Study duration)11414
Final Exam (Study duration) 11616
Total Workload38109300

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.     
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