The aims of this program are the understanding of what sport psychology is, to learn the history of sport psychology, to use the methods in proper situations and to convey the topics such as personality in sports, motivation, stress, anxiety, leadership, mental training techniques, group cohesion, group dynamics, imagination, self-confidence, athlete’s injuries and psychological functioning, character development and aggression in sport.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Sport Psychology and Basic Concepts,Sport and Personality,Motivation and Motivation Theories,Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments,Feedback, Reinforcement, Cooperation,Group Dynamics and Group Cohesion,Introduction to Psychological Skills Training,Performance Enhancement Techniques,Psychological Well Being,Psychology of Sport Injury,Children and Sport Psychology,Aggression in Sports,Addiction and Unhealthy Behaviors ,Expectations of Sports Professionals and Athletes from Sport Psychologists.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Summarize the historical development of sport psychology.
14, 23
A
2. Adjust group dynamics and group cohesion in teams.
5, 9
A
3. Apply performance enhencement techniques in sport psychology.
12, 16
A
4. Complete psychological skills training.
6, 9
A
5. Know psychological preparation for mental state and coming back on athlete injuries.
19, 9
A
6. Plan trainings and information to sports professionals.
16, 9
A
7. Understand and meet the psychological needs of an athlete or a team.
15, 19
A
Teaching Methods:
12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Sport Psychology and Basic Concepts
SEPT,B1. 1
2
Sport and Personality
SEPT,B2. 1
3
Motivation and Motivation Theories
SEPT,B2. 2
4
Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments
SEPT,B3. 1
5
Feedback, Reinforcement, Cooperation
SEPT,B3. 2
6
Group Dynamics and Group Cohesion
SEPT,B4
7
Introduction to Psychological Skills Training
SEPT,B5. 1
8
Performance Enhancement Techniques
SEPT, B5
9
Psychological Well Being
SEPT,B6. 1
10
Psychology of Sport Injury
SEPT,B6. 3
11
Children and Sport Psychology
SEPT, B7
12
Aggression in Sports
SEPT, B7
13
Addiction and Unhealthy Behaviors
SEPT, B6
14
Expectations of Sports Professionals and Athletes from Sport Psychologists
SEPT, B3
Resources
Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2015). Spor ve Egzersiz Psikolojisinin Temelleri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Karageorghis C. I. & Terry P. C. (2017) Spor Psikolojisi Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
3
8
24
Term Project
1
40
40
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
4
4
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
25
25
General Exam
1
30
30
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Kaasım Fatih YAVUZ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ, Lect. Mehmet Arif YILMAZ
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aims of this program are the understanding of what sport psychology is, to learn the history of sport psychology, to use the methods in proper situations and to convey the topics such as personality in sports, motivation, stress, anxiety, leadership, mental training techniques, group cohesion, group dynamics, imagination, self-confidence, athlete’s injuries and psychological functioning, character development and aggression in sport.
Course Content
This course contains; Introduction to Sport Psychology and Basic Concepts,Sport and Personality,Motivation and Motivation Theories,Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments,Feedback, Reinforcement, Cooperation,Group Dynamics and Group Cohesion,Introduction to Psychological Skills Training,Performance Enhancement Techniques,Psychological Well Being,Psychology of Sport Injury,Children and Sport Psychology,Aggression in Sports,Addiction and Unhealthy Behaviors ,Expectations of Sports Professionals and Athletes from Sport Psychologists.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1. Summarize the historical development of sport psychology.
14, 23
A
2. Adjust group dynamics and group cohesion in teams.
5, 9
A
3. Apply performance enhencement techniques in sport psychology.
12, 16
A
4. Complete psychological skills training.
6, 9
A
5. Know psychological preparation for mental state and coming back on athlete injuries.
19, 9
A
6. Plan trainings and information to sports professionals.
16, 9
A
7. Understand and meet the psychological needs of an athlete or a team.
15, 19
A
Teaching Methods:
12: Problem Solving Method, 14: Self Study Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Introduction to Sport Psychology and Basic Concepts
SEPT,B1. 1
2
Sport and Personality
SEPT,B2. 1
3
Motivation and Motivation Theories
SEPT,B2. 2
4
Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments
SEPT,B3. 1
5
Feedback, Reinforcement, Cooperation
SEPT,B3. 2
6
Group Dynamics and Group Cohesion
SEPT,B4
7
Introduction to Psychological Skills Training
SEPT,B5. 1
8
Performance Enhancement Techniques
SEPT, B5
9
Psychological Well Being
SEPT,B6. 1
10
Psychology of Sport Injury
SEPT,B6. 3
11
Children and Sport Psychology
SEPT, B7
12
Aggression in Sports
SEPT, B7
13
Addiction and Unhealthy Behaviors
SEPT, B6
14
Expectations of Sports Professionals and Athletes from Sport Psychologists
SEPT, B3
Resources
Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2015). Spor ve Egzersiz Psikolojisinin Temelleri. Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Karageorghis C. I. & Terry P. C. (2017) Spor Psikolojisi Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
X
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
X
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
X
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
X
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
X
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
X
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
X
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
X
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
X
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
