University of Maryland College Park School of Public Health Department of Kinesiology http://www.sph.umd.edu/KNES/ KNES 350 - Psychology of Sports Semester: Summer 2017 Classroom and Time: ONLINE Instructor: J. Carson Smith, PhD Office Hours: By appointment Office: SPH 2134C Phone: 301.405.0344 Email: [email protected]Faculty Website: TA: TA Email: TBD Course Pre- and Co-requisites: Required: None Recommended: PSYC 100 Required Texts and Other Readings: Required: The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice, 4 th edition. Curt L. Cox, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Steven J. Petruzzello, authors Holcomb Hathaway, publishers ISBN 978-1-62159-006-4 Available in hard copy or ebook versions. http://www.hh-pub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=263 Required: Several additional textbook chapters and scientific journal articles will be posted on the course website. Additional Materials Required: None Course Catalog Description: An exploration of personality factors, including but not limited to motivation, aggression and emotion, as they affect sports participation and motor skill performance. Course Description: This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to topics related to the field of Exercise Psychology. Theoretical and empirical kinesiology and psychology research will be examined to gain an understanding of how the human psyche affects exercise and physical activity behavior, and in turn how exercise and physical activity affects the human psyche. The course includes the study of the determinants and theories of physical activity behavior change, interventions aimed at Tentative
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University of Maryland College Park School of Public Health
Department of Kinesiology
http://www.sph.umd.edu/KNES/
KNES 350 - Psychology of Sports
Semester: Summer 2017
Classroom and Time: ONLINE Instructor: J. Carson Smith, PhD Office Hours: By appointment
Course Pre- and Co-requisites: Required: None Recommended: PSYC 100 Required Texts and Other Readings: Required:
The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice, 4th edition. Curt L. Cox, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Steven J. Petruzzello, authors Holcomb Hathaway, publishers ISBN 978-1-62159-006-4
Available in hard copy or ebook versions.
http://www.hh-pub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=263
Required: Several additional textbook chapters and scientific journal articles will be posted on the course website. Additional Materials Required: None
Course Catalog Description: An exploration of personality factors, including but not limited to motivation, aggression and emotion, as they affect sports participation and motor skill performance. Course Description: This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to topics related to the field of Exercise Psychology. Theoretical and empirical kinesiology and psychology research will be examined to gain an understanding of how the human psyche affects exercise and physical activity behavior, and in turn how exercise and physical activity affects the human psyche. The course includes the study of the determinants and theories of physical activity behavior change, interventions aimed at
changing physical activity behavior, the effects of exercise on self-esteem, perceived exertion, and the neurophysiological and psychological effects of physical activity brain function, including reactivity to stress, anxiety, depression, emotional reactivity, and cognitive function. The course trajectory moves from a macroscopic to a microscopic view of the psychological antecedents and consequences of physical activity, and the corresponding effects on public health. Course Learning Objectives: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the:
(1) psycho-social determinants of physical activity behavior; (2) theories and effectiveness of interventions to change physical activity behavior; (3) effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem; (4) the psychophysics and the moderators of perceptions of effort; (5) relations between personality and sport participation and performance; (6) influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety
disorders; (7) effects of physical activity and exercise training on cognition across the lifespan; (8) putative neurophysiological mechanisms for the effects of exercise on brain function, including
the neurotrophic effects of exercise in animals and humans. Kinesiology Competencies Addressed in this Course: The following competencies for the Kinesiology program are addressed in this course: 1. Students will interpret, synthesize, and critically analyze research underlying the kinesiological
dimensions of physical activity and health. 2. Students will develop principled reasoning skills necessary to apply and extend kinesiology knowledge
to address problems that are relevant to physical activity and the health of diverse populations. 3. Students will integrate, interrogate, and communicate the connection between the scholarship of
kinesiology and the goals of public health. Course Requirements: Students should read the required text and articles and listen to lectures. Other course materials may include popular press articles, short video segments, and examples from class discussion of current topics. Whether presented during class or in the on-line format, students are responsible for all materials covered in the course. All course material may appear on quizzes and/or exams. Available Support Services: Students who need assistance with written assignments may use the University of Maryland Writing Center. http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter Grading Procedures: The student will be expected to understand the materials covered both in the assigned readings and class lectures. This understanding will be assessed through quizzes, three examinations, and a cumulative final examination.
Students are expected to take the quizzes, exams and the final exam for this course by the scheduled deadline. No exceptions will be made for exams unless a University approved excuse is presented and the instructor is notified prior to the exam. Make-up exams may be given in any format, including short answer and essay questions. Set at least two calendar reminders for the course deadlines. Quizzes and other assignments are not available for make-up under any circumstance. Quizzes and assignments are not considered major grade items and do not fall under the University excused absence policy. Internet connection problems, website malfunction, computer malfunction, or any other technical or non-technical problem in or out of your own control, will not be accepted as an excuse for a missed quiz or assignment. Plan ahead.
Grading Scale (final weighted percentage will be rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent)
Letter Grade Percentage earned
A+ 99.0-100% A 90.0-98.9% B+ 88.0-89.9% B 80.0-87.9% C+ 78.0-79.9% C 70.0-77.9% D+ 68.0-69.9% D 60.0-67.9% F < 60.0%
NOTE: Minus grades (i.e., A-, B-, C-, D-) will not be used and will not be given as a final grade. Tentat
ive
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Course Outline / Course Calendar: (subject to modification) Session Date Day Chapter and Journal Article Readings; Quiz or Exam
# 11 Jul 24 Monday Text Ch. 14 – Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise
# 12 Jul 25 Tuesday Text Ch. 7 – Personality and Exercise;
QUIZ 4
# 13 Jul 26 Wednesday Text Ch. 7 – Personality and Exercise
# 14 Jul 27 Thursday Text Ch. 8 – Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Exercise
# 15 Jul 28 Friday Text Ch. 8 – Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Exercise;
QUIZ 5
# 16 Jul 31 Monday Text Ch. 8 – Body Image and Exercise
# 17 Aug 1 Tuesday Text Ch. 8 – Eating Disorders in Athletes
# 18 Aug 2 Wednesday Exam 2
# 19 Aug 3 Thursday Text Ch. 9 – Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise
# 20 Aug 4 Friday Emotion and Exercise; read Tian&Smith.pdf ;
QUIZ 6
# 21 Aug 7 Monday Text Ch. 10 – Anxiety and Exercise
# 22 Aug 8 Tuesday Text Ch. 10 – Anxiety and Exercise; read Broocks.etal.pdf
# 23 Aug 9 Wednesday Text Ch. 11 – Depression and Exercise
# 24 Aug 10 Thursday Text Ch. 11 – Depression and Exercise;
QUIZ 7
# 25 Aug 11 Friday Text Ch. 12 – Overtraining and Staleness (pp. 338-343 only)
read O’Connor_Ch9.pdf
# 26 Aug 14 Monday Exam 3
# 27 Aug 15 Tuesday Text Ch. 13 – Cognitive Function and Exercise
# 28 Aug 16 Wednesday Text Ch. 13 – Cognitive Function and Exercise
# 29 Aug 17 Thursday Brain Function and Exercise; read Periera.etal.2007.PNAS.pdf
QUIZ 8
# 30 Aug 18 Friday Final Exam Tentative
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Note: Numbers in brackets after learning objectives show linkage between material covered in each session and the numbered program competencies shown at the beginning of this syllabus.
Session Outline
Session 1
Topic: Introduction Learning Objectives for Session: [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the psycho-social determinants of physical activity behavior. Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 1 Assignments – None
to demonstrate knowledge of the psycho-social determinants of physical activity behavior.
to demonstrate knowledge of theories and effectiveness of interventions to change physical activity behavior
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 6, Dunn.etal.1999.pdf Assignments: QUIZ 3
Session 9
Topic: EXAM 1 Tentat
ive
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Session 10
Topic: Perceived Exertion Learning Objectives for Session: [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the psychophysics and the moderators of perceptions of effort. Required and recommended readings: Buckworth-Dishman_Ch13.pdf Assignments: None
Session 11
Topic: Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 15 Assignments: None
Sessions 12 & 13
Topic: Personality and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of relations between personality and sport participation and performance.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 7 Assignments – QUIZ 4
Sessions 14 & 15
Topic: Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 8 Assignments – QUIZ 5
Sessions 16 & 17
Topic: Body Image and Exercise; Eating Disorders in Athletes Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
to demonstrate knowledge of the influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 8 Assignments – None
Session 18
Topic: EXAM 2
Session 19
Topic: Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
to demonstrate knowledge of the influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 10 Assignments – None Tentat
ive
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Session 20
Topic: Emotion and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
to demonstrate knowledge of the influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Required and recommended readings: Tian&Smith.pdf Assignments – QUIZ 6
Sessions 21 & 22
Topic: Anxiety and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
to demonstrate knowledge of the influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 11, Broocks.etal.pdf Assignments – None
to demonstrate knowledge of the influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
to demonstrate knowledge of the putative neurophysiological mechanisms for the effects of exercise on brain function, including the neurotrophic effects of exercise in animals and humans.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 12 Assignments – QUIZ 7
Session 26
Topic: Overtraining and Staleness Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity on general well being and self-esteem.
to demonstrate knowledge of the influence of physical activity and exercise training eating disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders.
to demonstrate knowledge of the putative neurophysiological mechanisms for the effects of exercise on brain function, including the neurotrophic effects of exercise in animals and humans.
Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 13 pp. 364-366 only; O’Connor_Ch9.pdf Assignments – None
Session 27
Topic: EXAM 3
Sessions 28 & 29
Topic: Cognitive Function and Exercise Learning Objectives for Session : [#1, #2, #3]
to demonstrate knowledge of the effects of physical activity and exercise training on cognition across the lifespan.
to demonstrate knowledge of the putative neurophysiological mechanisms for the effects of exercise on brain function, including the neurotrophic effects of exercise in animals and humans. Tentat
ive
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Required and recommended readings: Text Chapter 14; Periera.etal.2007.PNAS.pdf Assignments – QUIZ 8
Session 30
Topic: FINAL EXAM
Additional Literature, Websites and Other Resources: Further study of topics covered in this course may be facilitated by using the UM Library (http://www.lib.umd.edu/) and/or the National Library of Medicine (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/) Course Policies:
Class Participation Attendance is critical to learning and successful attainment of the course objectives and curriculum
competencies. Success in the course is much more likely to occur with regular attendance. Quizzes and assignments are not available for make-up under any circumstance. The University policy on attendance is available at http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/atedasse.html and in the Undergraduate Catalog. This policy includes information about overall class participation including: religious holidays, inclement weather, excused absences, makeup exam. Absence Policy It is the policy of the university to excuse the absences of students that result from the following causes: illness of the student, or illness of a dependent as defined by Board of Regents policy on family and medical leave; religious observance (where the nature of the observance prevents the student from being present during the class period); participation in university activities at the request of university authorities; and compelling circumstance beyond the students control. Students claiming excused absence must apply in writing and furnish documentary support for their assertion that absence resulted from one of these causes. In accordance with university policy, if you are absent for a single lecture due to illness or some form of personal or family emergency, this absence will be considered “excused” and the instructor will accept a note from you, attesting to the date of the illness/incident, along with an acknowledgement that the information is true. Whenever feasible, you should try to contact the instructor in advance. Major Scheduled Grading Events and Prolonged Absences. Students who miss a Major Scheduled Grading Event due any University excused absence must provide appropriate documentation. Students who miss Major Scheduled Grading Event due to illness or who have a prolonged absence due to illness (multiple consecutive absences due to the same illness) shall be required to provide his or her instructor with written documentation of the illness from the University Health Center or from his or her own health care provider. The University Health Center or health care provider shall verify dates of treatment and indicate the dates the student was unable to meet academic responsibilities. For complete information on the university’s absence policy see http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/v100g.html and the Undergraduate Catalog at http://www.umd.edu/catalog/index.cfm/show/content.section/c/27/ss/1584/s/1540 Email – The Official University Correspondence: Verify your email address by going to www.my.umd.edu. All enrolled students are provided access to the University’s email system and an email account. All official University email communication will be sent to this email address (or an alternate address if provided by the student). Email has been adopted as the primary means for sending official communications to students, so email must be checked on a regular basis. Academic advisors, faculty, and campus administrative offices use email to communicate important and time-sensitive notices. Tentat
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