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Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance with Thesis

SPS544

ADVANCED TOPICS IN SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
SPS544
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the basic concepts and theory of sport psychology
  2. Advance his or her knowledge of definitions, distinctions, and proposed causal mechanisms of most major psychological theories that have been employed to study human behavior in the context of sport
  3. Acquire the knowledge about the literature of sport psychology
  4. Acquire knowledge about new trends in sport psychology
  5. Present a paper related with sport psychology
  6. Review scientific papers critically
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents will be able to analysis of the psychological factors and principles with special reference to motor performance, learning motor skills, perception and emotion in sports situations, review of the literature and develop independent projects.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week History and foundation of sport and exercise psychology
2nd Week Arousal and Anxiety in Sport
3rd Week Arousal and Anxiety in Sport
4th Week Arousal and Anxiety in Sport
5th Week Gender and Sport Participation
6th Week Motivational Orientations in Sport
7th Week Motivational Orientations in Sport
8th Week Motivational Orientations in Sport
9th Week Self-Concept, Physical Self-Concept
10th Week Personality
11th Week Reading and Discussion on Sport Psychology Literature
12th Week Free Topics (45 minute presentations)
13th Week Research Projects
14th Week Research Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingCox. R. H. (2002). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (5th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
Gill, D. L. (2000). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Horn, T. S. (1992). Advances in Sport Psychology. Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers.
Weinberg, R. & Gould, D. (1999). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, J. M. (Ed.). (2001). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 30
Project 1 50
Total(%) 80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 20
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 1 12 12
Individual or group work 4 10 40
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 4 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework 4 16 64
Total Work Load179
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.96
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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