Information Package

Program of Psychology (English)

PSY492

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code
PSY492
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. They can transfer the concepts of psychology to sports-related issues.
  2. They can distinguish the concepts of exercise and sports.
  3. They can determine the obstacles the performance of athletes.
  4. They can explain the basic concepts of sports psychology.
  5. They can design intervention programs for performance and follow the behavioral change.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe main objective of this course is to provide academic knowledge in the field of sports psychology. Additionally, other objectives of the course include learning the research methods used in sports psychology, following the relevant literature, and being selective in scientific information.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Exercise and Sports Psychology
2nd Week Psychoanalytic Theory and its Reflections on Sports
3rd Week Cognitive Behavioral Theory and its Reflections on Sports
4th Week Traditional Mental Training
5th Week Mindfulness and Sports
6th Week Self-compassion and Sports
7th Week Emotion Regulation in Sports
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Stress, Anxiety, and Sports
10th Week Exercise Addiction, Muscle Dysmorphia, and Eating Disorders
11th Week Personality and Sports
12th Week Gender and Education
13th Week Motivation and Sports
14th Week Mental Health Continuum of Athletes
15th Week General Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingJarvis M. (2006). Sport Psychology: A Student?s Handbook. Routledge.

Weinberg R. S. & Gould D. (2023). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load181
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.03
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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