Plan

Goals

  1. Understand the science of both theoretical and applied sport psychology.
  2. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and engagement in the content such as principles of modeling, goal setting, motivation, arousal, group dynamics, and techniques for improving these.
  3. Improve competency in academic writing and complete a comprehensive review of literature paper on the relevant primary research for a specific sport psychology topic.
  4. Understand the psychological factors affecting sport performance with particular emphasis on coaching.
  5. Manage time effectively and show proficiency working within a scholarly community networking platform.

see also Learning Expectations

Timeline

  • Weeks 1-9: Demonstrate engagement in content by presenting good quality scholarly work and feedback to others.
  • Weeks 1-4: Content topics for first exam.
  • Weeks 2-3: Draft 1 of Review of Research Literature Paper
  • Week 4: Exam 1
  • Weeks 4-6: Draft 2 of Review of Research Literature Paper.
  • Weeks 5-7: Content topics for second exam.
  • Week 7: Exam 2
  • Weeks 7-8: Final Draft of Review of Research Literature Paper.
  • Weeks 7-9: Content topics for third exam.
  • Week 10: Exam 3 (The exam closing date is the final day work may be presented for evaluation)