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Course Description Course Name : sports psychology Course Code : SYB206 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP FİLİZ DİNÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the importance of sport psychology in increasing athletic performance. Learns concepts of fear, anxiety, stress and arousal, and uderstands how much they affect sport performance. Learns the preconditions of psychological preparation, and knows how a coach should approach to and communicate with an athlete. Learns how an athlete should prepare for a competition psychologically. Learns the specific problems facing the athletes, and understands the key points to pay attention while motivating athletes. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Understanding the differences between exercise and sport psychology Course Contents : Studying the relationshhip between psychology and sport, concepts concerning sports psychology, and uderstanding the domains and objectives related to sport and psychology of athlete. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : standard classrooms.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of psychology, psychological research methods. Sports psychology, history, what is intended? Sport psychology studies today. Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 2 General outline of the application in sports psychology, spiritual, and mental activities Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 3 Personality; the criteria determining the personality, contributions of sport to the development of personality, personality theories, studying personalities of athletes. Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 4 Mental training, definition of the visualization concepts, its steps and application in the classroom. Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 5 Definition of the concepts anxiety, fear, stress, arousal , their effects on sporting performance. Theories of arousal-performance relationship Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 6 Motivation in sport, motivation theories, achieving motivation, goal realization, theories of predication Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 7 Elimination of barriers hindering performance and psychoregulation techniques.; Relaxation techniques Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 8 Mid-exam preparing test questions Multiple choice test questions 9 Goal setting, sports goals step, points to be considered in determining the target Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 10 Group and group dynamics in sport; their formation stages, building and developing team spirit, studies and applications of trust in a group. Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 11 the importance of coach and athlete communication. The role of the coach in suppoting the athlete psychologically. How should a trainer approach to and communicate with the athlete? Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 12 Perception, attention, concentration Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 13 definition of burnout , its causes, symptoms, ways to overcome burnout. Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 14 psychological support that must be given to the athlete before, during and after the competition. Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 15 Receiving feedback, evaluation Literature Review Lecturing, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 16/17 Final exam preparing test questions Multiple choice test questions   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)      Weinberg R.S., Gould D.,; Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.thırd edition, Human Kinetics,USA.2003. Ders Notu ve Kitaplar Düzenle Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Acts appropriately with professional ethical standards 0 2 Defines the sport organization in our country and explains their problems. 2 3 Understands the knowledge, skills and values related to sport organizations’ management at the highest level. 1 4 Analysis the internal and external environment of sport organizations, solves its problems and makes decisions in accordance with the changing conditions. 0 5 Practises the management functions and organization principle to sport organization 1 6 Has the skills of active listening, empathy, self-expression, and use of communication technology for effective interpersonal communication. 4 7 In additon to occupational skills, develops himself on scientific, cultural and artistic areas according to his own abilities and needs. 3 8 Recognizes the sports facilities and technologies, follows their progress and uses information technology in accordance with the sport sciences. 0 9 Has knowledge about human anatomy and physiology. 0 10 Understands how managerial decision-making process is affected by the organizational culture and ethical values of sport organization. 0 11 Acquires the knowledge and the culture of sport, adopts the philosophy of Olympism, has the skills of explaining and spreading this philosophy in society. 1 12 Understands and interprets the technical tactics and managerial skills of chosen sports branch. 1 13 Uses the communiction skills in the sport organization management process. 2 14 Develops the financial strategies for sport organizations, evaluates the budget, revenue sources and expenditure, explains the elements of sports marketing. 0 15 Has an active role in individual and group activities and successfully finishes the tasks in group work in sports areas. 5 16 Becomes sensitive and tolerant of athletes about multicultural and diversity issues. 3 17 Uses educational technology effectively to reach training and performance goals. 0 18 Has the ability to search, discover, create alternative solutions, reach information, think critically and engage in productive discussions for personal and professional growth. 2 19 Acts colloboratively and cooperatively with her/his colleagues in work place 2 20 Knows the importance of nutrition for health and performance. 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 8 4 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3