Psychology
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code: PSI338
Ders İsmi: Sports Psychology
Ders Yarıyılı: Spring
Ders Kredileri:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 4
Language of instruction: TR
Ders Koşulu:
Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?: No
Type of course: Bölüm Seçmeli
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery:
Course Coordinator : Ar.Gör. Elif Balıkçı
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide psychology students with the fundamentals of sports psychology by covering the theoretical and applied aspects of sports psychology. The sports psychology course aims to provide an understanding of human behavior, mental processes and performance in the context of sports and exercise.
Course Content: The content of this course includes topics such as understanding the relationship between sports and psychology, specialization in the field of sports psychology and the development of professional practices, research methods in the field of sports psychology, factors affecting mental performance and mental development, the application of psychological techniques in sports, team dynamics, participation in sports in children and adolescents, and psychological disorders encountered in athletes.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Identify and describe key definitions, distinctions, and proposed causal mechanisms of most major psychological theories in sport and physical activity
2) Understand the interdisciplinary nature of the study of sport and physical activity
3) Identify and describe key issues related to professional ethics and responsibility in sport and exercise psychology
4) Ability to analyze the effects of psychological factors on athlete performance
5) Become familiar with the strategies and techniques used in different application areas of sports psychology
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Learn the requirements of working as a sports psychology specialist and how to collaborate effectively with athletes
Learning Competence
1) Learning appropriate psychological counseling methods to increase the mental resilience of athletes
Field Specific Competence
1) Identify career opportunities in the field of sports psychology and plan professional development in this field
2) Learning research methods in the field of sports psychology and being able to look at scientific research critically
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: What is exercise and sports psychology and how to specialize? Textbook Slides
2) History and research methods of exercise and sports psychology Textbook Slides
3) Personality and Sport Textbook Slides
4) Motivation in Sport and Exercise Textbook Slides
5) Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety in Sport and Exercise Textbook Slides
6) Group Process 1: Team Dynamics and Cohesion Textbook Slides
7) Group Process 2: Leadership and Communication Textbook Slides
8) Improving Performance 1: Psychological Skills Training, Arousal Regulation, Imagery Textbook Slides
9) Improving Performance 2: Imagery, Concentration Textbook Slides
10) Improving Performance 3: Self-Confidence, Goal Setting Textbook Slides
11) Enhancing Health 1: Exercise and Psychological Well-being, Exercise Behavior and Adherence Textbook Slides
12) Enhancing Health 2: Injuries, Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviors, Burnout and Overtraining Textbook Slides
13) Aggression in Sport Textbook Slides
14) Children and Sport Psychology Textbook Slides

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders kitabı,
Ders slaytları
References: Temel kaynak:
Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2014). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. (Egzersiz ve Spor Psikolojisinin Temelleri, Nobel Yayın).

Önerilen diğer kitaplar:
Cox. R. H. (2002). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (5th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
Review of: Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach, editors, Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder, 2009. The Sport Psychologist. Gill, D. L. (2000). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Horn, T. S. (1992). Advances in Sport Psychology. Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers.
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Williams, J. M. (Ed.). (2001). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.

Required:
Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2014). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Recommended books:
Cox. R. H. (2002). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications. (5th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
Review of: Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach, editors, Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder, 2009. The Sport Psychologist. Gill, D. L. (2000). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Horn, T. S. (1992). Advances in Sport Psychology. Illinois: Human Kinetics Publishers.
3
Williams, J. M. (Ed.). (2001). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları

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Program Outcomes
1) Has sufficient level of basic concepts and application information about psychology and its sub-fields.
2) Has knowledge about the theoretical approaches and perspectives of psychology.
3) Has sufficient level of knowledge to explain the historical process of psychology.
4) Has knowledge about the effects of cultural values on psychology.
5) Has knowledge of ethical principles and responsibilities related to her/his field.
6) She/He has the skills to use the necessary technologies and access information while doing research in her/his field.
7) She/He has the skills to research, analyze and report on her/his field.
8) She/He has the skills to make comparisons between approaches, to analyze the reflections of cultural characteristics, and to measure and evaluate the field
9) She/He has the ability to observe in accordance with the form required by her/his profession.
10) Uses knowledge and skills related to the field with social responsibility awareness.
11) Follows and uses communication technologies related to the field.
12) Has a fluent foreign language proficiency, maintains social and professional communication.
13) She/He can reconcile the connections between other disciplines and the field.
14) She/He continues to develop by following up-to-date information about her/his field.
15) Knows learning ways, shares knowledge and is open to new ideas.
16) Has the competence to use the knowledge and practice skills related to the field in accordance with professional ethical principles
17) It is conscious of human and cultural values and maintains its competencies according to these principles.
18) She/He is responsible for taking initiative when necessary in individual or group studies related to his/her field.
19) She/He has a sense of responsibility to fulfill her/his duties in a timely manner.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has sufficient level of basic concepts and application information about psychology and its sub-fields.
2) Has knowledge about the theoretical approaches and perspectives of psychology.
3) Has sufficient level of knowledge to explain the historical process of psychology.
4) Has knowledge about the effects of cultural values on psychology.
5) Has knowledge of ethical principles and responsibilities related to her/his field.
6) She/He has the skills to use the necessary technologies and access information while doing research in her/his field.
7) She/He has the skills to research, analyze and report on her/his field.
8) She/He has the skills to make comparisons between approaches, to analyze the reflections of cultural characteristics, and to measure and evaluate the field
9) She/He has the ability to observe in accordance with the form required by her/his profession.
10) Uses knowledge and skills related to the field with social responsibility awareness.
11) Follows and uses communication technologies related to the field.
12) Has a fluent foreign language proficiency, maintains social and professional communication.
13) She/He can reconcile the connections between other disciplines and the field.
14) She/He continues to develop by following up-to-date information about her/his field.
15) Knows learning ways, shares knowledge and is open to new ideas.
16) Has the competence to use the knowledge and practice skills related to the field in accordance with professional ethical principles
17) It is conscious of human and cultural values and maintains its competencies according to these principles.
18) She/He is responsible for taking initiative when necessary in individual or group studies related to his/her field.
19) She/He has a sense of responsibility to fulfill her/his duties in a timely manner.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Anlatım
Beyin fırtınası /Altı şapka
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma
Örnek olay çalışması

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 16 5 80
Homework Assignments 4 2 8
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 120