PSY-255 Psychology of Sports

3.0 credits

This course gives students an understanding of how the field of psychology is related to sports. It will focus primarily on how principles of psychology can be applied to, or enhanced by, the study of sports. Attention is given to learning theory, social psychology, and personality theory, and how these areas can be applied to casual sports and to coaching theory. Not available for supplemental.

Prerequisites: 
PSY-160 or PSY-170