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  • SPPP 504: Cognitive Aff Bases Behav

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the cognitive and emotional influences on behavior.GC Students will gain knowledge of the developmental sequences associated with cognitive development, emotional development, and moral development.GC Students will also gain an understanding of how humans process information and organize their knowledge and emotional experiences. Students will be required to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical strategies and interventions appropriate for youth and adolescents.
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  • SPPP 510: Fnds Sport Perf Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Surveys the psychological factors related to performance and participation in sport and performance settings. Emphasis is placed on determining how psychological variables influence participation in physical pursuits and how participation affects the psychological well-being of the individual. This course will assess theoretical and methodological approaches to a variety of sport and performance psychology topics including motivation, group processes, competition, and performance enhancement.
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  • SPPP 511: Sp Psyc Lifespan

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focuses on developmental changes in the psychosocial antecedents and consequences of sport and physical activity across the lifespan. Specific topics include (1) describing theoretical frameworks and methods used to study sport and physical activity related psychosocial development across the lifespan, (2) describing how self-perceptions develop and influence behavior in movement contexts at different points in life, and (3) explaining how social and contextual factors influence developmental processes associated with physical activity.
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  • SPPP 512: Sprt Psych Perf Enh

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Evaluates the nature of performance, sources of performance crises, and self-regulation strategies used to enhance sport performance. Specific objectives include (a) distinguishing the antecedents and consequences of subjective and objective performances, (b) conceptualizing motor performance and performance problems in a psychological context, and (c) matching psychologically-based performance problems with theoretically-based intervention strategies. This class is specifically designed to help students formulate practical strategies for teaching various psychological skills from an education perspective.
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  • SPPP 513: Psy Injury Recovery

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the psychological theories and applied considerations related to athletic injuries and the subsequent rehabilitation of the physically active. In this course, emphasis is placed on the psychosocial antecedents to athletic injury and factors related to the psychological experience and treatment of the injured athlete and athlete in transition.
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  • SPPP 514: Stress Man Phys Act

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the demands of athletic competition that cause stress for athletes, coaches, and other sport figures. The students will identify the psychophysiology of the stress response and the individual/ performance costs of distress. Emphasis is placed on the principles and methods of preventive stress management, such as social support, exercise, and the relaxation response and their application in sport and exercise settings for improved performance.
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  • SPPP 515: Sem Sport Perf Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Incorporates an intensive seminar approach to the study of sport and performance psychology. The course will address contemporary issues and emerging trends in sport and performance psychology and examine their historical and cultural significance. Specific topics will vary and may be repeated if topic under study is different.
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  • SPPP 516: Ethics in Sprt Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the professional and ethical issues relevant to the practice of sport and performance psychology. The goal of the course is to encourage ethical behavior of sport and performance psychology professionals consistent with the ethical principles and guidelines recognized by the discipline. These include competence, integrity, professional and scientific responsibility, respect and concern for others, and social responsibility.
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  • SPPP 517: Cultural Diversity Sprt Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the influence of cultural and ethnic differences on the delivery of sport psychology consulting. This course is designed to develop appropriate skills, competencies and knowledge of consultants working with diverse populations. The analysis of conceptual frameworks for sociopolitical and cultural factors that impact human behavior will provide an understanding of diversity, multiculturalism, and cultural awareness. Students explore topics including culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, language, physical appearance and ability, sexual orientation, and spirituality.
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  • SPPP 518: Counsel Skills SPP

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces fundamental counseling skills and techniques relevant to sport and performance psychology. Students will develop skills in presenting sport psychology intervention material. Included are tools for building rapport, empathy, listening and life-development skills, treatment versus consulting, ethics, closure, and termination. Students will become aware of the boundaries of the sport and performance psychology consultant and how to refer for clinical issues.
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