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College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
PSP 5800B Sport Psychology B 2
This is an advanced course that is the second in a two-part series.
The main theoretical approaches in the field of sport psychology
will be revisited and addressed from an integrated perspective. The
students will be expected to synthesize the various theoreti cal
perspectives and research findings and show how this inte grated
perspective can help their work with performers. The course will
continue to engage students to think critically about the research
presented and how it relates to their work in the field as a
practitioner. Prerequisite: PSP 5800A.
PSP 5801 Supplemental Supervised field Placement 0
As part of the sport psychology program, all students must register
for this course each quarter, as field work is an integral part of each
class throughout the program.
PSP 5803a ethics and Professional issues in Sport
Psychology a 2
Examines ethical issues that impact the field of applied sport
psychology. Through reading, lecture, and interaction with an
experienced professional, students learn how ethical issues influence
consultation and develop ways to deal with ethical dilemmas that
may arise in sport psychology.
PSP 5803B ethics and Professional issues in Sport
Psychology B 1
This is an advanced course in ethics and professionalism in the field
of sport psychology. Students will explore ethical issues that occur
while working as a consultant in sport psychology. Stu dents will
critically analyze research and newspaper articles that are pertinent
to working in the field. Common ethical challenges will be discussed
and ways of handling these situations will be addressed. Prerequisite:
PSP 5803A.
PSP 5804 a-B assessment Strategies 1/1
Examines a variety of assessment methods used to gain informa tion
from athletes, coaches, or teams utilizing sport psychology
professionals. Topics to be covered include the role of assess ment
in the initial stages of work with athletes, methods of informal
assessment, sport-specific assessment tools, issues of reliability and
validity with instruments, and the ethical use of measures in the
practice of sport psychology.
PSP 5805a–B Psychopathology assessment a–B 1/2
Addresses psychological disorders from a clinical standpoint while
emphasizing their relation to consulting with teams, athletes, and
the field of sport psychology. Students gain a working knowledge of
psychopathology in order to identify cases requiring referral.
PSP 5808 introduction to Sport Psychology 1
This course provides an introduction to the field of sport psychology,
a general overview of theory and research in sport psychology.
Professional issues in the field are addressed, and students are
introduced to sport psychology techniques used by consultants.
PSP 5809 introduction to Sport Management 2
This course will provide an overview of the sport management
industry and its various models. An understanding of intercolle giate
and professional athletics will be covered as well as infor mation on
the current and future challenges of the field of sport management.
PSP 5810 Sport and Society 2
Examines the role of sport in society and the interplay between the
two. Includes such aspects as cultural and gender issues, effect of
sport on development of youth, and the potential of sport as a
vehicle for social change.
PSP 5811 Counseling Skills a 3
Introduction to basic counseling skills and techniques relevant to
sport psychology consulting in a safe and supervised environ ment.
Included are tools for building rapport, empathy, listening and
life-development skills, treatment versus consulting, ethics, closure,
and termination. Students will also develop skills in presenting sport
psychology intervention material.
PSP 5812 Counseling Skills B 3
This course goes into more depth in scope of practice, ethics, dual
relationships, and the referral process for sport psychology
consultants. Students acquire consulting role-play and vignette
experience, explore how a consultant works with the dynamics of
team and group issues, and examine in-depth sport psychology
cases for individuals and teams. Prerequisite: PSP 5811.
PSP 5814 Comprehensive exploration of
diversity in Sport 2
This course is designed to offer students an overview of histori cal
and current topics relevant to the understanding of diversity in
sport. Students will be exposed to the historical context of how
diversity issues have impacted the development of sport. Students
will understand the complex nature of gender, ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, age, and disability as it
relates to current sport practices. Students will also be exposed to
practical strategies for facilitating acceptance of diversity within
individual and team sports.
PSP 5815 Performance enhancement a 3
Theory and practice of optimal performance are explored in the
realm of sport behavior. Includes motivation theory, stress
management, visualization, and mental rehearsal.
PSP 5816 Performance enhancement B 3
Focus is on individual and team consultation. Features role-play,
case study, and videotaping. Coursework includes introduction to
external field placement opportunities. Second half of a two-quarter
sequence with PSP 5815. Prerequisite: PSP 5815 (with same
instructor or consent).
PSP 5817 Performance enhancement C 3
This advanced optimal-performance course emphasizes sport
psychology skill development and addresses different styles of
consulting. Students will be challenged by case studies and will
role-play actual consulting scenarios in which they can develop and
refine their own consulting style with feedback from their peers.
Prerequisite: PSP 5816.
PSP 5820 Psychology of Coaching 2
different philosophies of coaching with a range of athlete
populations. Applied psychology provides the foundation to study
communication, interpersonal dynamics, decision making and
authority, group cohesion, and athlete motivation.
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