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Course Description

This course provides an examination of individual and group behaviour in physical activities and sports. Emphasis will be placed on understanding psychological concepts which are pertinent to sports, e.g., motivation, social and personality development, cognition, leadership and group dynamics.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Identify and explain the scientific approaches and evidence-based knowledge in the contemporary study of Sport and Exercise Psychology, and the practical interventions available to enhance performance;
  • Describe the theoretical evidence and practical applications of what sport and exercise psychology consultants do;
  • Understand personality perspectives, measurement, and research findings, as well as the limitations of personality theory to predict and explain sport performance;
  • Explain the different approaches, theories, models, and processes related to behaviour change and motivation in sport and exercise;
  • Illustrate how athletic skills are acquired, modified, and strengthened;
  • Identify and discuss the cognitive and affective factors that influence performance such as anxiety, mood, and self-confidence;
  • Recognize and enumerate stress and cognitive evaluations, the different types of coping, and the diversity of emotions such as anger, happiness, and fear and their influence on participation;
  • Discuss how parents, coaches and other factors motivate youth participation in sport and positive development of young athletes;
  • Connect social psychological theories and research evidence pertaining to the qualities of aggression, coach behaviour, effective leadership, team cohesion, and spectator appraisal of performance with decision-making and actions; and
  • Explain how interventions can enhance performance and well-being in sport and physical activity participants.

Additional Requirements

Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 or PSYC*2740

Technical Requirements

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*Course details are subject to change.

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Section Title
Psychology of Sport
Type
Online
Dates
May 08, 2025 to August 01, 2025
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $683.39 Click here to get more information
Domestic Tuition Fee - Non-Ontario (0.5 units) $780.10 Click here to get more information
International Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $3,544.80 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary Donation $5.00 Optional
Open Learning Bursary $5.00 Optional
Available for Credit
0.5 units
Reading List / Textbook
You may purchase your course textbook, or other required/supplementary reading and learning materials, from the University of Guelph Bookstore or the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore, or from another third-party seller.
Section Notes

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