KIN 380 -- Psychological Analysis of Physical Activity: Course Syllabus

		School of KNS (323) 343-4650

DAY/TIME: MW 11:40am - 1:20pm

LOCATION: PE 117 (Lecture/Discussion)

INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Professor
Office: PE 230
Phone: (323) 343-4662; Fax: (323) 343-6482
Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu

Cal State LA: Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Theories and applied psychological research on learning, motivation, arousal, and performance in physical activity settings, added emphasis on social psychological perspectives (4.0 cr).

II. PREREQUISITE(S): KIN Major, PSY 150, SOC 201, Pre- or corequisite KIN 310

III. STUDENT OUTCOMES:

A. Content Standards:

Upon completion of this course students will:

have a detailed knowledge of sport psychology and social psychology of sport topics detailed in the list of required readings and in class lectures

critically examine and analyze regular physical education curriculum and varsity sports from a student centered perspective that places an emphasis on the acquisition of life-long skills and fair play over winning

effectively apply behavior modification principles to facilitate motor skills acquisition in physical education and/or coaching competitive environments

explain the principles of modeling and the provision of performance feedback

explain the principles of goal setting for progressive motor skills acquisition

implement the principles for the establishment and continuous reinforcement of intrinsic motivation

describe group dynamics theory and be able to apply principles of leadership, social facilitation, and cohesiveness to enhance cooperation, sharing, and member focus on leader and group goals

(1) develop constructive conflict and problem solving procedures through anticipation and proper communication skills (2) use introspection and self-awareness to foster appreciation for diversity and increase tolerance towards divergent views and attitudes
differentiate between assertive/energetic and aggressive/violent behavior in individual and team sports and systematically analyze the relationship among athletic aggression, moral conduct, and prosocial and/or antisocial behavior

B. Performance Standards:

Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge in the covered topics through completion of exams, reaction papers, and a self-observational study using a self-reporting protocol. Participation in class discussions is also critical to demonstration of knowledge and students will be evaluated on the quality of their contributions to class discussions.

IV. TEXTS:

REQUIRED TEXT:

Gill, D.L., & Williams, L. (2008). Psychological dynamics of sport and exercise (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Sport Psychology / Exercise Psychology Related Texts

Andersen, M.B. (Ed.). (2000). Doing sport psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Andersen, M.B. (2005). Sport psychology in practice. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Anshel, M.H. (1997). Sport psychology: From theory to practice. Scottsdale, AZ: Gorsuch Scarisbrick.
Buckworth, J., & Dishman, R. (2002). Exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Burton, D. & Raedeke, T.D. (2008). Sport psychology for coaches. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Carron, A.V., Hausenblas, H.A., & Estabrooks, P.A. (2003). The psychology of physical activity. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
Cox, R.H. (2007). Sport Psychology: Concepts and applications (6th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill. (5th ed., also acceptable)
Feltz, D.L., Short, S., & Sullivan, P. (2008). Self-efficacy in sport: Research and strategies for working with athletes, teams, and coaches. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Gardner, F.L., & Moore, Z.E. (2006). Clinical sport psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hagger, M., & Chatzisarantis, N. (2007). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in exercise and sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Hanin, Y. (2000). Emotions in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Horn, T.S. (2008). Advances in sport psychology (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Jowett, S., & Lavallee, D. (Eds.) (2007). Social psychology in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Kauss, D.R. (2001). Mastering your inner game. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
LeUnes, A., & Nation, J.R. (1996). Sport psychology: An introduction. Chicago, IL: Nelson-Hall.
Liukkonen, J., Vanden Auweele, Y., Vereijken, B., Alfermann, D., Theodorakis, Y. (2007). Psychology for physical educators: Student in focus (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Martens, R. (1987). Coaches guide to sport psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Morris, T., Spittle, M., & Watt, A.P. (2005). Imagery in sport. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Orlick, T. (2008). In pursuit of excellence (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Rotella, B., Boyce, A.B., Allyson, B., & Savis, J.C. (1998). Case studies in sport psychology. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett.
Singer, R.N., Hausenblas, H.A., & Janelle, C.M. (Eds.). (2001). Handbook of sport psychology. New York: NY: Wiley.
Smith, D.E., & Bar-Eli, M. (2007). Essential readings in sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Taylor, J., & Wilson, G.S. (2005). Applying sport psychology: Four perspectives. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Wann, D.L. (1997). Sport psychology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (1995). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, J.M. (Ed.). (2001). Applied sport psychology: Personal growth to peak performance (4th ed.). Mountain View, CA: Mayfield.

Kinesiology and Sport and Exercise Psychology Related Professional Journals.

Kinesiology and Physical Education Related Websites and Professional Organizations

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) [www.aahperd.org/]

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) [www.acsm.org/]

American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education (AAKPE) [www.aakpe.org/]

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) [www.cahperd.org/]

Kids First Soccer [www.kidsfirstsoccer.com]

Human Kinetics [www.humankinetics.com/]

National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE) [www.napehe.org/]

PE Central is the ultimate Web Site for Health and Physical Education Teachers. PE Central provides the latest information about instructionally appropriate physical education practices and programs [http://pe.central.vt.edu/PEC2.html]

PE Links 4 U [www.pelinks4u.org/]

Sports Media [www.sports-media.org/]

University of Calgary Physical Education links [www.ucalgary.ca/library/ssportsite/]

For a comprehensive list visit the School of KNS' "Professional and Scholarly Associations" webpage.

COURSE FORMAT AND REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS:

Lecture, large and small group discussion, class debates, videos, multimedia, and interactive Web based presentations.

V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:

Attendance, punctuality, and active participation in class and lab sessions is expected. Students are responsible for class or additional reading materials whether present or not during actual lecture or discussion sessions. There will be no make-ups for unannounced quizzes.

VI. ASSIGNMENTS:

Reading Assignments and Study Questions

VII. EVALUATION:
Evaluation Item	Relative Weight	Letter Grade Equivalent
Weekly Quizzes (4-6)	100 points	375 - 400	A
		360 - 374	A-
		346 - 359	B+
Mid-Term (on-line)	100 points	335 - 345	B
		320-334	B-
Final (on-line)	100 points	306 - 319	C+
		280 - 305	C
Reaction Papers (4-6)	30 points	265 - 279	C-
Questions About Required Readings	20 points	256 - 264	D+
Self-Study Data Collection	30 points	235 - 255	D
Self-Study Data Analysis and Discussion	20 points	220 - 234	D-
Total	400 points (100%)	000 - 219	F

Behavioral Data Collection and Analysis

You are required to turn in your observational study data and analysis no later than Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. Talk to your instructor in case you are unable to identify potential sources for behavioral data collection (NO later than Monday on week IV of the spring 2008 quarter).

All KIN 380 students are welcome to complete The MoodCounts ETM Survey for extra credit. The ETM (Emotional Template Matrix) survey is a self-assessment tool designed to track dominant moods and identify ambivalent attitudes we display in various life domains. Once you complete the 10 different areas that include 200 e-motions, make sure to select the print analysis option and then bring the three page analysis of your responses to your instructor for the verification of the completion of the ETM survey. Your instructor will NOT read your printout nor will he discuss with you any of the details of your emotional profile.

Examinations:
There will be at least two examinations including a midterm exam that will cover the first half of the quarter and a final exam during finals week that will cover mostly the second half of the quarter. Be prepared for unannounced quizzes starting from week two of the quarter. There will be no provisions for make ups of missed quizzes.
To be able to take tests available on-line all students are required to familiarize themselves with the " WebCT Student Procedure for Creating a WebCT ID and Adding a Course."

COURSE CONTENT

Week I: March 24 - Introduction: The Scope of Sport & Exercise Psychology (Part I -- Ch. 1, pp. 1-11; Ch. 3, pp. 23-34)

Week I: March 26 -- Sport Psychology: Past to Present ( Part I -- Ch. 01, pp. 3-19)

Week II: March 31 - Cesar Chavez Day (Campus closed)

Week II: April 02 - The Person in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Part II - Ch. 4, pp. 37-55)

Week III: April 07 -- Attention and Cognitive Skills (Part II -- Ch. 5, pp. 57-79);

Week III: April 09 -- Self-Perceptions (Part II - Ch. 6, pp. 81-96)

Week IV: April 14 - Motivation: Behavioral Approaches (Part III -- Ch. 7, pp. 99-115)

Week IV: April 16 Motivational Orientations: Achievement and Competitiveness (Part III - Ch. 8, pp. 117-129)

Week V: April 21 - Cognitive Approaches to Motivation (Part III - Ch. 9, pp. 131-145); Participation Motivation (Part III - Ch. 10, pp. 147-160)

Week V: April 23 -- Emotions, Stress, and Coping (Part IV - Ch. 11, pp. 163-188)

Week VI: April 28 - Emotional Control and Stress Management (Part IV - Ch. 12, pp. 189-203)

Week VI: April 30 -- Anxiety, Arousal, Stress, and Performance

Week VII: May 05 -- Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Week VII: May 07 -- Coping and Intervention Strategies in Sport

Week VIII: May 12 -- Social Processes (Part V - Ch. 13, pp. 207-224)

Week VIII: May 14 -- Aggression and Violence in Sport (Part V - Ch. 14, pp. 225-240)

Week IX: May 19 -- Aggression and Violence in Sport: A moral perspective (Part V - Ch. 14, pp. 225-240)

Week IX: May 21 - Youth Sports

Week X: May 26 - - Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships (Part V - Ch. 15, pp. 241-266)

Week X: May 28 - Gender, Diversity, and Cultural Competence (Part V - Ch. 16, pp. 267- 291)

Study questions and lecture notes will be added by Wednesday April 2, 2008.

June 02 -- June 09 -- Finals Week

FINAL EXAM LOCATION: PE 120
DATE: Wednesday, June 4, 2008
TIME: 10:45 - 1:15 am

Daniel Frankl, Ph.D., Professor
School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8162
Phone: (323) 343-4662
Fax: (323) 343-6482
Email: dfrankl@calstatela.edu