BDNS302 Exercise Psychology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS TEACHING PR.
Code BDNS302
Name Exercise Psychology
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. TUĞBA ÇELİK GÜRBÜZ
Course Instructor Öğr. Gör. TUĞBA ÇELİK GÜRBÜZ (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course will examine theoretical issues related to the psychology of sport and exercise; theories of motivation and exercise behavior will be examined in relation to the increasing problems of exercise adherence and physical inactivity. Other topics that will be discussed include: the psychological benefits of exercise, personality and exercise, body image and exercise.Various techniques will be discussed in relation to motivating exercise behaviors.

Course Content

In the content of this course definition of sport and exercise psychology, motivation and exercise behavior, psychological effects of exercise, personality and exercise, body image and exercise, motivational methods for exercise.

Course Precondition

Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Know basic concepts related to sports and exercise psychology.
LO02 Explain the relationship between exercise and mental health.
LO03 Understand why people exercise.
LO04 Be aware of the importance to start and continue to exercise.
LO05 Prepare motivational environment for starting and continuing to exercise.
LO06 Apply appropriate group dynamics leadership style for exercise.
LO07 Plan exercise according to characteristics of group (in the phase of exercise psychology).
LO08 Transfer the information related to exercise psychology to new situation in life.
LO09 Be aware of importance to the individual psychological differences for participating exercise.
LO10 Follow up to new trends in age for professional implementation to support psychologically to peoples physical activity participation.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Gains the ability to apply the acquired information in the teaching methods lessons of physical education and sport to teaching steps. 4
PLO02 - Allows his students to assess their own development and uses this outcome to improve his teaching. Knows and applies the basic principles of the National Education System. 3
PLO03 - Gains the ability to have an adequate level of knowledge in the field of physical education and sport, and to transfer his information. Gains the ability to use the necessary instructional, communication and information technologies to improve the quality of teaching. 3
PLO04 - Directs students to sport branches according to their abilities. Organizes and executes sports events. Gains the necessary skills to prepare and manage April 23rd and May 19th fests. Aplies the right amount of sports load on students according to their ages and levels and uses athletic training methods 4
PLO05 - Has an adequate level of foreign language to understand and follow the new knowledge about his profession and to communicate with their colleagues. 3
PLO06 - Develops the ability to express himself orally and in writing 2
PLO07 - Gains the ability to apply acquired knowledge in teaching profession lessons 2
PLO08 - Gains the ability to have an adequate level of knowledge in the field of physical education and sport, and to transfer his information. Gains the ability to use the necessary instructional, communication and information technologies to improve the quality of teaching
PLO09 - Gains the ability to apply the acquired information in the teaching methods lessons of physical education and sport to teaching steps.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General definition of course, explanation of the annual distributions of the contents. Reading resources
2 Essential concepts related to psychology. The function of the sport psychology. Ethical standards of Sport Psychology. Reading resources
3 Complexity of human behavior. Mental and emotional psychological events. Dimensions of Sports performance. Reading resources
4 Nervous system, sensation and perception. Reading resources
5 Motivation and motivation classifications. Motivation theories (e.g., Achievement goal theory, attribution theory). Strategies to motivate athletes. Reading resources
6 Enhancing performance in sport. Imagination and specific points in imagination. Goal setting. Attention and concentration. Reading resources
7 Ability selection in sports and principles. Reading resources
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading resources
9 Mental training for athletes. Reading resources
10 Indivudual differences and similarities and psychological tests. Reading resources
11 The relationship between anxiety and sporty performance. Fear and sports performance. Reading resources
12 State of alert and performance relationships. The relationship between stress and performance. Methods of dealing with stress. Reading resources
13 Relaxation techniques: autogenous training, progressive relaxation, breathing exercises, and systematically insensitive progression. Reading resources
14 Personality, leadership and achievement. Reading resources
15 Personality, leadership and achievement. Reading resources
16 Term Exams Reading resources
17 Term Exams Reading resources


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
Final Exam 1 24 24
Total Workload (Hour) 88
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,52
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2025 03:00