ES 503 - Exercise and Sport Psychology

The purpose of this course is to develop a basic understanding of sport and exercise psychology. Particular emphasis will be placed on the psychology of exercise including determinants, meaning, adherence, injury rehabilitation, mood state fluctuations, and pathology. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the role of psychology in the exercise context and be exposed to a variety of techniques designed to facilitate the exercise experience in a broad range of physically active populations. This course will also emphasize the development of technical writing and presentation skills. The student will be expected to research selected topics and make both written and oral presentations of the researched material.

Prerequisites: ES 224 and exercise science, athletic training or pre-MAE major.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.