Sports Psychology BS Curriculum

Choose from: Computer Applications, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Other

Choose from: English Comp., Speech, Modern Language Communication Skills, or equivalent

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Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.

Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data, and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics,correlation and regression, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Use of appropriate technology is recommended.

This introductory course is designed to define the foundational principles of living organisms including cellular physiology, and cellular reproduction. Students will identify the physical and chemical properties of life in addition to organization, function, and classification nomenclature. Additionally, the concept of plant physiology and human genetics will be reviewed.

The laboratory reinforces concepts discussed in BIOL 1301 lecture. The Online laboratory activities will emphasize cellular respiration, cellular function, cellular reproduction, and genetics.

General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Choose from: Psychology, Human Growth & Development, Sociology, or Other

Choose from: Calculus, College Algebra, Finite Math, Trigonometry, or equivalent

This course introduces the major areas of public health, epidemiology, health care management, environmental health, social-behavioral health, and health informatics. Students will interpret and analyze a variety of demographic and epidemiological information as they impact a given community.

This course emphasizes a holistic approach to health and covers topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress, and the influence of socio-economic and environmental factors on all aspects of health and well-being.

This course will provide an introduction to human nutrition. Students will be Instructed in the function and requirements of all nutrients. Emphasis is placed on the nutritional needs throughout the life cycle. Prerequisite(s): None

The course will examine the principles of ethics as it applies to ethical decision-making by leaders in healthcare administration. Students will learn to draw on ethical principles and virtues, promote moral reflection in the context of contemporary health-care challenges, and utilize caring and empathy to make complex ethical decisions.

This course is intended to provide a basic introduction to principles and methods of epidemiology. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and methods of public health epidemiology including the biological, behavioral, sociocultural and environmental factors associated with the etiology and distribution of health and disease.

This course is designed to introduce students to concepts fundamental to the understanding of human health behavior. Students will learn the different theories of health promotion, implementation, and evaluation. There will be an emphasis on determinants of health behavior and techniques used by health professionals to promote health.

This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture) and BIOL 2101 Anatomy and Physiology I (lab), including the learning outcomes listed for both courses.

This course presents an experimental and theoretical approach to the study of learning and cognition to
include problems, methods and content in the area of learning. Emphasis will be placed on attention,
memory, organization of knowledge and problem solving across cultures.
Prerequisite(s): None

Theories, classifications, and research issues relevant to understanding human Psychopathology,
including clinical syndromes and theories of pathology. Topics in Abnormal Psychology, from a
multicultural perspective, shall be discussed to help students to enlarge their multicultural views.
Prerequisite(s): None

A study of the influence of people on each other’s behavior, including social influence and social interaction.

This course provides an introduction to the science related to happiness, well-being, flourishing and the
positive aspects of human experience. Students will gain an understanding of what contributes to wellbeing
and how to build the enabling conditions of a life worth living.
Prerequisite(s): None

This course will provide a detailed understanding of neurons and the functional role of different aspects
of the human nervous system. A survey of topic areas relevant to psychology and neuroscience related
disciplines will also be included
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301
Cross-listed: BASC 6105

This course investigates the impact of motivation and personality traits on performance. The selection
of topics combines elements that the prevalent motivation and personality theories have in common,
thereby promoting research from different theoretical perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2301

This course focuses on the scientific methods used in psychological research, and how research in psychology is planned, carried out, communicated and critiqued. Students will gain an understanding of designing, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data using examples from a variety of specialty areas in psychology.

In this course, students will study how cultural differences combine with perspectives in psychology and anthropology to understand pattern of beliefs, behavior, and social institutions. Students will learn how these patterns compare and contrast to those of other cultural groups, and how cultural differences appear both between and within societies.

This course focuses on the scientific study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Students will gain insight on how psychologists’ coach professional athletes to improve performance and increase motivation.

This course explores biological, psychological, and clinical approaches to understand the biological basis of behavior, including perception, memory, motivation, and emotion.

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of anatomical and biomechanical principles of human performance and movement science.

This course focuses on specialized instruction and training to enable individuals to acquire or enhance specific skills to improve athletic performance.

This course explores the physical and psychological stresses related to athletic injury. Students will address the psychological antecedents and emotional reactions of athletic injuries and discover psychological strategies such as goal setting, positive self-talk, cognitive restructuring, and imagery/visualization to promote recovery and return to play.

Eating disorders are common and potentially serious conditions that affect an athlete’s health and physical ability. In this course, students will identify various eating disorders and explore evidence-based treatment recommendations such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Theory, and Family Based Treatments.

This course focuses on the systematic practice of psychological skills to enhance sports performance, increase enjoyment, and achieve greater sport and physical activity self-satisfaction. Students will explore skills related to positive self-talk, improving confidence, goal setting, and achieving a positive mindset.

This course investigates the principles of human performance and actions. Students will learn the principles underlying the acquisition of motor skill and how control of skilled movements is gained, maintained, and adapted. Students will understand the various ways that people learn to move, acquire skilled actions, and how the principles of motor performance and learning can be useful in teaching, coaching, and rehabilitation.

The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding about human physiology and the adaptations that occur during exercise. Emphasis is placed on bioenergetics as well as circulatory, respiratory, and neuromuscular responses to the physical stress of exercise.

The lab component will include neural control during physical activity, skeletal muscle contraction, pulmonary and circulatory physiology, gas exchange and transport, aerobic and anaerobic energy sources for muscular activity, and temperature regulation during exercise.

The course provides an overview of mechanical and anatomical analysis of movement in relation to human performance. Students will acquire knowledge to structurally, functionally, and mechanically analyze the performer and performance of physical activities. (Pre-requisite: Exercise Physiology)

The lab component: This course focuses upon the development of techniques of human movement analysis from structural and functional points of view and incorporates principles of mechanics as they apply to the analysis of human motion.

The aim of this course is to introduce the concepts and principles of a rehabilitation program. Students will learn how to determine therapeutic goals and objectives, selection of therapeutic exercises, and the methods of evaluating and recording rehabilitation progress.

The capstone focuses on the use of skills, methodology, and knowledge acquired throughout the undergraduate curriculum in Psychology. The primary focus of the course is the analysis of scientific literature to formulate a research proposal including thorough review of literature, hypothesis, and methodology. The research proposal will describe contributions to the field of psychology. Prerequisite(s): All core coursework. This course must be taken in final term of enrollment.