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Course Description
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Course Name
Sport, Recreation and Excercise Science
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Kinesiology, Sport and Leisure Sciences
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
At the end of this module students should be able to:
Identify the psychological variables that affect participation and performance in sport and physical activity
Explain behavioural patterns of athletes
Assess and predict behavioural patterns related to sport and physical activity using psychological tools
Apply knowledge of sport psychology to change behavior within various settings
Integrate adequate ethical considerations when working with athletes
Investigate and Identify psychological tools and practices of athletes
Develop psychological profiles of athletes through the use of various inventories Design basic sport psychology activities to enhance athlete performanceMain Content
Principles of sport and exercise behaviorMotivationPersonality and sport
Attention and aggression
Psychology of coaching
Mental skills for performance enhancement
Goal setting
Arousal control
Psychology of injuries
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.