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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ANE-142 - ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)

Code: ANE-142 Course Title: EXERCISE AND SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR (erhanisikdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
This course addresses the psychological aspects of exercise and sport and aims to provide students with an understanding of the psychological factors that influence individuals' participation in physical activity. It also provides students with the skills to develop and apply psychological strategies to improve athletes' performance.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the basic concepts and theories of exercise and sport psychology. PO-2 Gains in-depth knowledge of exercise physiology and training science and can use this knowledge in practical applications.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-2 Apply psychological strategies that increase the motivation of athletes. PO-8 Gains knowledge in sports psychology, leadership, and motivation and can apply this knowledge while working with athletes.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-3 Evaluates the effects of stress and anxiety on sports performance and uses techniques to cope with these situations. PO-8 Gains knowledge in sports psychology, leadership, and motivation and can apply this knowledge while working with athletes.
PO-11 Adopts multidisciplinary approaches in sports sciences and can collaborate with other disciplines.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-4 Learns mental training techniques and develops them practically. PO-8 Gains knowledge in sports psychology, leadership, and motivation and can apply this knowledge while working with athletes.
Examination
LO-5 Manage group dynamics and team communication skills. PO-8 Gains knowledge in sports psychology, leadership, and motivation and can apply this knowledge while working with athletes.
PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-6 Analyzes the relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being. PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
LO-7 Knows the ethical principles in sport psychology and acts in accordance with these principles in professional practices. PO-13 Acquires theoretical knowledge in sports management and organization and can apply it in the sports industry.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts of exercise and sport psychology; motivation theories and their effects on sport performance; mental training, goal setting, imagery and relaxation techniques; stress, anxiety and sport performance; group dynamics and team communication; self-efficacy, self-confidence and self-regulation strategies; physical activity and psychological well-being; methods of developing psychological resilience in athletes; the role of exercise in depression, anxiety and stress management; ethical principles and professional practices in sport psychology; leadership and coaching psychology in sport; applied studies of performance enhancement and mental preparation techniques.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to exercise and sport psychology: Basic concepts and theories Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
2 Motivation theories and their effects on sport performance Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
3 Mental training: Goal setting and imagery techniques Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
4 Stress, anxiety and sports performance Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
5 Group dynamics and team communication Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
6 Effects of self-efficacy and self-confidence on sport performance Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
7 Physical activity and psychological well-being Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
8 mid-term exam
9 Methods of developing psychological resilience in athletes Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
10 The role of exercise in depression and stress management Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
11 Ethical principles and professional practices in sport psychology Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
12 Ethical principles and professional practices in sport psychology Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
13 Mental preparation techniques for performance improvement Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
14 Case studies and applied studies in sport psychology Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
15 Project presentations and group evaluations Lecture and Discussion, Practices Studies, Group Activities, Case Studies and Project Presentations
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 14 4 56
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 14 4 56
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 156