Sport & Exercise Psychology

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Students who complete the Sport & Exercise Psychology Minor will be able to;

• Describe complex relationships between behavior, personal characteristics and social, cultural, economic and physical environments in the content of exercise and sport
• Explain the effects of exercise and sport participation on mood, cognition and self-concept
• Explain the importance of physical activity in health promotion and recognize individual differences in motivation for exercise and sport
• Apply evidence-based theories of motivation to increase physical activity in a variety of settings
• Describe the effect of arousal/stress/anxiety on sport performance and suggest strategies for reducing performance anxiety
• Assess different aspects of motivation, attentional focus, anxiety, biofeedback and personality as they relate to exercise and sport