Psychosocial Aspects Of Sport And Exercise

AY2016/2017 Semester 2

This is an introductory course on exercise and sport psychology. The focus of this course is on the social and psychological aspects of sport and exercise. Topics covered include personality, motivation, stress and coping, aggression, moral development, team building and cohesion, competition, and leadership. Emphasis will be on the role of sport psychology in influencing participants? cognition, emotion, and behaviour in physical activity and sport settings.