Course Objectives

This course provides an overview of team spirit and group dynamics among the students. The main objectives of this course are: 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. Recommended Book
10. Zoltan A. (2016). The Invisible Game: The Mindset of a Winning Team. (1st Ed.). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
11. Jarvis, M. (2006). Sports Psychology: A revised student’s handbook. Taylor & Francise Library, London.

COMMENCEMENT OF CLASSES: October 12, 2020

CREDIT HOURS: 03

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Final Term Exam: 50 Marks
• Mid Term Exam: 30 Marks
• Sessional: 20 Marks
  • Quiz: 05 Marks
  • Assignments: 5+5=10 Marks
  • Presentation: 5 Marks

CLASS TIMINGS: BS III R(Monday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM)  (Tuesday: 9:30 – 11:00 AM)

BS III SS (Monday: 12:30 – 2:00 PM)  (Tuesday: 12:30 – 2:00 PM)