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Course Description Course Name : Sports Psychology Course Code : BOS412 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP FİLİZ DİNÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the importance of sport psychology to increase athletic performance. Learns the concepts of fear, anxiety, stress,arousal and understands how much impact each of them has on sporty 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 acompetition 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 : Learns the importance of sport psychology for increasing athletic performance, Course Contents : Introduction to sport psychology Personality and sport Personality and sport Anxiety and arousal in sport Arousal adjustment strategies Motivation in sport Self confidence in sport Causal atributions in sport Group cohesion in sport Leadership in sport Audience effects in sport Aggression in sport Reducing aggression in sport Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms in BESYO   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 Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 2 General outline of the application in sports psychology, spiritual, and mental activities Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 3 Personality; the criteria determining personality, contributions of sport to the development of personality, personality theories, studying personalities of the sports people. Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 4 Mental training, visualization definition of the concepts, steps, to the application in the classroom. Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 5 Definitions of the concepts like anxiety, fear, stress, arousal, their effects on sporting performance. Theories of arousal-performance relationship. Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 6 Motivation in sport, motivation theories, achievement motivation, goal realization, theories of predication Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 7 Elimination of barriers hindering performance and psycho-regulation techniques.; Relaxation techniques Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 8 Mid-term Exam prepation Written exam. 9 Goal setting, steps of sports goals, points to be considered in determining the target. Literature Review Lecture, 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. Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 11 The importance of communication between coaches and athletes . The role of the coach in supporting the athlete psychologically. How should the trainer approach to and communicate with the athlete? Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 12 Perception, attention, concentration; socio-psychologic theories of attention. Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 13 Definition of burnout, its causes, symptoms, overcoming applications. Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 14 Psychological support to be given to the athlete before, during and after the competition, Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 15 Taking feedback and evaluation Literature Review Lecture, discussion, problem solving, case study, standard information technology 16/17 Final exam Exam prepation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kuter, M; Öztürk, F: Antrenör ve Sporcu Elkitabı. Bağırgan Yayınevi. Bursa. 1997.  Biçer T. Yaşamda ve Sporda Doruk Performans, Başarının Zihinsel Dinamikleri, Beyaz Yayınları 3. Baskı, İstanbul,1998.  Weinberg R.S., Gould D.,; Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology.thırd edition, Human Kinetics,USA.2003.  Başer E. Uygulamalı Tiryaki Ş.; Spor Psikolojisi, Kavramlar, Kuramlar ve Uygulama.Eylül Kitap ve Yayınevi, Yenişehir, Ankara,2000. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 0 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 Gains the ability to apply the acquired information in the teaching methods lessons of physical education and sport to teaching steps. 3 2 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. 4 3 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. 4 4 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 2 5 Develops the ability to express himself orally and in writing 5 6 Gains the ability to apply acquired knowledge in teaching profession lessons 1 7 Has an adequate level of foreign language to understand and follow the new knowledge about his profession and to communicate with their colleagues. 1 * 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 2 2 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 66 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.64 ECTS Credit: 3