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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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• SPPP 519: Gender and Sport

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys the historical and contemporary role of men, women, and diverse gendered athletes in US and global communities. Encourages an awareness regarding the similarities and differences in sport experience for people of different genders, races, and sexualities. Students explore past and current issues and practices in US and global sport through the study of theory and research, with an emphasis on empathy, understanding, and inclusivity as it relates to sport and performance psychology.
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• SPPP 530: Capstone in SPPP

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Facilitates the design, development and implementation of a capstone project in sport and performance psychology. Students are required to conduct a comprehensive synthesis of the literature on an approved topic in sport and performance psychology and complete a related research project from question development through data collection, analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite:    SPPP500 OR NFSS600
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• SPPP 531: Mentored Exp in SPP

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides opportunities for sport and performance psychology students to develop applied skills in real life situations under the supervision of a sport and performance psychology professional. The skills developed by the students will address competencies and proficiencies as directed by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
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• SSDV 101: Intro to Career Exploration

  1.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to aid the academic exploratory student to acquire the skills, information, and resources necessary to make an informed and timely academic decision as they identify and declare a college major. Through a thoughtful, systematic self-assessment based on in-class and out-of-class assignments, guest speakers, and reflection papers student will learn about various academic and career options.
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