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
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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 | ||