This course provides an overview of team spirit and group dynamics. The course will help students understand various modes of exercises (mental and physical) for ensuring an optimal morale and the role of psychologist in initiating and sustaining optimal motivation on and off ground. Sport Psychology is the scientific study of how individuals behave in sport and exercise, and the practical application of that knowledge to performance enhancement strategies. Students in this course will investigate human behavior patterns in sports and exercise settings.  An overview of the principles of psychology as applied to sport, exercise, and recreational activity for enhanced interactions and performance. This course will examine elements of sport psychology such as anxiety, self-confidence, motivation and goal setting, leadership, and group dynamics with sport and recreational activities. This course examines psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the area.

Learning outcomes:

after completion of this course: students will be able to understand various modes of exercises (mental and physical) for ensuring optimal morale, The role of the psychologist in initiating and sustaining optimal motivation on and off ground.

Course content

1. Introduction to Sports Psychology
2. Personality characteristics and sporting behavior
3. Personality Development and Sport
4. Attitudes to Sport
5. Aggression and Sport
6. Social factor in sporting performance
7. Arousal, anxiety, and sporting performance
8. Motivation and Sports   
9. COURSE CODE: PSYC-6124

10. CREDIT HOURS: 03

    RECOMMENDED BOOKS:

    1          Zoltan, A. (2016). The Invisible Game: The Mindset of a Winning Team. (1st ed.). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

11. 2         Jarvis, M. (2006). Sports Psychology: A revised student’s handbook. London: Taylor & Francise Library.

12. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

    Student will be asked to not only submit written assignment but present and discuss their findings in the class

13. Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
14. Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
15. Sessional: 20 Marks
    • Class participation: 05 Marks
    • Assignment: 05 Marks
    • Presentation: 10 Marks

Course date: 26-10-20

1. CLASS TIMINGS: MSc 1stReg. (Wednesday  & Thursday: 8.00 -9.30am)