Information Package

Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance without Thesis

SPS517

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORTS

Course Code
SPS517
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Describe group dynamics theory and be able to apply principles of leadership, social facilitation, and cohesiveness to enhance cooperation, sharing, and member focus on leader and group goals
  2. Develop constructive conflict and problem solving procedures through anticipation and proper communication skills
  3. Differentiate between assertive/energetic and aggressive/violent behavior in individual and team sports and systematically analyze the relationship among athletic aggression, moral conduct, and prosocial and/or antisocial behavior
  4. Identify and discuss methods and techniques that could be used to develop team cohesion and positive group dynamics
  5. Identify and discuss the various roles and leadership styles of effective sport professionals.
  6. Identify and discuss fundamental communication and counseling techniques appropriate for use in a sport context.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe topics of group dynamics, group cohesion, team cohesion, communication, leadership, and aggression are discussed from social psychology perspective.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to social psychology of sports
2nd Week Group Dynamic and Cohesion
3rd Week Group Dynamic and Cohesion
4th Week Aggression and Violence in Sport
5th Week Aggression and Violence in Sport
6th Week Youth Sports
7th Week Youth Sports
8th Week Leadership in Sports
9th Week Interpersonal relationship in Sports
10th Week Interpersonal relationship in Sports
11th Week Reading and Discussion on Exercise Psychology Literature
12th Week Free Topics (30 minute presentations)
13th Week Develop and Conduct Research Projects
14th Week Develop and Conduct Research Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingJowett, S. & Lavallee, D. (Eds.) (2007). Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Singer, R. N., Hausenblas, H. A., & Janelle, C. M. (Eds.). (2001). Handbook of sport psychology. New York: NY: Wiley.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Project 1 50
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 6 12
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work 2 10 20
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
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 Load178
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.93
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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