SPMG 6400 - Psychology of High Performance

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

Studies the effects of psychological factors on high performance in training and competition, including, but not limited to motivation, stress, leadership, group/team dynamics, imagery, and concentration. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and differentiate the essential elements of personality, training environments, and group processes as related to sport performance. 2. Assess the impact of training and competition on psychological affect (e.g., mood states, depression, and mental toughness). 3. Develop methods of facilitating sport performance and psychological growth and development in elite performers. 4. Generalize research in the field of sport performance psychology. 5. Create training plans based upon the psychology of training and elite performance. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Sport Management program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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