PS 203 - Sports and Exercise Psychology

Institution:

Fisher College

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Description:

Prerequisite: PS 101. This course provides an overview of the fi eld of sport and exercise psychology. The course allows the student to synthesize major areas of the Introduction to Psychology course, such as life span, cognition, learning, classical conditioning, and applied psychology, in a new and more specialized area of psychology. Some dimensions of sport and exercise psychology include anxiety, aggression, arousal, motivation, and leadership. The eff ects of these dimensions upon such groups as the elite athlete, the female athlete, the youthful athlete, and the recreational athlete will be discussed. Other topics, such as performance enhancement, the healthy life style, and clinical and professional issues, are likely to be addressed. A library component is included.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fisher.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 236-8800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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