EXW 168 - Sport Psychology and Mental Skills

1. Psychological theories related to participation in physical activity and sports
2. Personality, self-confidence, motivation, communication skill development
3. Emotional and mental symptoms of adaptive stress and techniques for managing stress and performance anxiety
4. Concentration, attention control, and arousal regulation
5. Participation, achievement, and competition
6. Purpose, components, teaching, and assessment of mental skills: Goal setting, self-talk, relaxation and energization, and imagery/visualization
7. Title IX, assumptions, biases, stereotypes, bullying, and prejudices

1. Discuss the benefits of the three-phase approach of teaching mental skills. (1, 6) 
2. Describe the relationship between psychological variables and participation in physical activity and sport. (1-6)
3. Explain how achievement motivation is developed. (1-5)
4. Describe the conditions that promote motivation and self-confidence. (1-6)
5. Define the communication skills aligned with athlete-centered coaching. (2, 3)
6. Document the experience of mental training skills practice. (4, 6)
7. Use goal setting principles and guidelines to design a comprehensive goal. (6)
8. Use components of mental imagery to create a performance enhancing visualization script. (6)
9. Evaluate the coach's role in managing their own and others assumptions. (3, 7)
10. Recognize and respond to bias-based and identity-based bullying. (7)