KIN 568 Adv Applied Sport & Perf Psyc
Examination of the connection between the theory of sport and performance and dynamic challenges of the practice of applied sport and performance psychology. Topics include personality, assessment, motivation, emotion, attention, self-confidence, mental imagery, ethics, the injured and over-trained athlete, perfectionism, talent development, and group dynamics, along with the psychological characteristics of elite athletes. The role of the Sport and Performance Psychologist as part of a performance enhancement team will also be addressed along with appropriate referral strategies.