Psychology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Psychology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03161020 | Sport Psychology | 3 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lectures, research exercises, and assignments. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Within the scope of the course, the fundamental topics, concepts, and subdisciplines of Sport Psychology are introduced, and students learn how research is conducted in the fields of sport and psychology.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to understand the scope and fundamental characteristics of Sport Psychology, to comprehend the psychological aspects of sport science, and to learn how and according to which criteria different areas of psychology are applied to sport science.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Has the ability to access scientific and up-to-date information specific to the field, to observe, evaluate and explain the accuracy, validity and reliability of the information. | 3 |
| P7 | Supports the field practices of professional subjects with trainings, workshops, conferences, symposiums, seminars, etc. that contribute to personal and professional development in line with the principle of lifelong learning. | 3 |
| P11 | Has the ability to interact between the basic subfields of psychology and multidisciplinary fields. | 5 |
| P12 | Has the basic knowledge to observe and explain the cognitive, emotional and social relationships of individuals in multiple ways. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | P.2.2 | 1 |
| O2 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | P.7.1 | 1 |
| O3 | Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. | P.11.1 | 1 |
| O4 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | P.12.1 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Sport Psychology |
| 2 | Basic Concepts and Subfields of Sport Psychology |
| 3 | Motivation Theories in Sport and Exercise |
| 4 | Goal Setting and Its Effects on Performance |
| 5 | The Role of Emotions, Anxiety, and Stress in Sport |
| 6 | The Relationship Between Arousal and Performance |
| 7 | Imagery (Mental Visualization) and Mental Training |
| 8 | Attention, Focus, and Concentration |
| 9 | Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy |
| 10 | Personality and Sport Performance |
| 11 | Team Dynamics, Leadership, and Communication |
| 12 | Burnout, Injury, and Psychological Effects in Athletes |
| 13 | Ethical Principles and Application Areas in Sport Psychology |
| 14 | General Evaluation, Current Research, and Case Discussions |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2015) Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (6th Ed). Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 2 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Other | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P7 | P11 | P12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Can apply the acquired information to real-world situations and understand how to use this information in the process. | 3 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Understands field applications related to professional topics and comprehends how they can contribute to personal and professional development. | - | 3 | - | - |
| O3 | Understands the fundamental subfields of psychology and comprehends the basic concepts of multidisciplinary areas, recognizing the fundamental relationships between them. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Understands the basic information related to individuals' cognitive, emotional, and social relationships at a fundamental level. | - | - | - | 5 |