January 2026 University Catalog

PSY6810 Principles of Sport Psychology

Students apply psychological theories to explain and improve sport performance. Students evaluate the implications of new research for professional practice in sport psychology and explore the ways in which they can meet the unique needs of others through customized coaching strategies. Students examine personality, attention, anxiety, arousal and arousal adjustment strategies, cognitive-behavioral intervention, causal attribution, motivation, and self-confidence.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

PSY6110. Accelerated Master's Pathway, BS in Psychology/MS in Psychology option students must have completed PSYC3700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better