| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | BES120 | Sports Psychology | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course is to provide students with the skills to understand the cause of human behavior in sport environments, to understand, analyze and manage the mental processes and behaviors of athletes. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç. Dr. Mevlüt GÖNEN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Students understand the basic mental processes (motivation, self-confidence, attention, stress management, etc.) in the field of sport psychology | | 2 | Students gain the ability to apply psychological strategies (motivational, concentration, stress management, self-confidence enhancement, etc.) used to improve athletes' performance. | | 3 | Students develop team communication and leadership skills and gain the competence to apply effective communication and leadership strategies in sports teams. | | 4 | Students develop the ability to recognize and solve individual and group psychological problems (performance anxiety, loss of motivation, intra-team conflicts, etc.) that athletes may face. | | 5 | Students will be able to use methods of evaluating athletes' performance and gain competence in creating performance improvement plans. | | 6 | Students act in accordance with professional and ethical standards in the field of sport psychology and manage psychological counseling processes within the framework of ethical principles. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Within the scope of this course; Increasing the Performance of Athletes, recognizing, understanding and understanding the psychological difficulties that affect performance, understanding the communication between athletes and team dynamics, examining sports psychology research and applications. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Definition and importance of sport psychology Basic concepts and theoretical approaches used in sport psychology | | | | 2 | Definition and types of motivation The importance and effects of motivation in athletes Motivational strategies and methods to improve performance | | | | 3 | Definition of attention and focus The importance and effects of attention and focus in athletes Techniques to increase attention and improve focus | | | | 4 | Definition and components of self-confidence Importance and effects of self-confidence in athletes Strategies and practices to increase self-confidence | | | | 5 | Definition and types of stress Effects of stress and anxiety on performance in athletes Stress and anxiety management strategies and practices | | | | 6 | Basic principles of group dynamics The importance and effects of teamwork Strategies for developing team relationships and managing team dynamics | | | | 7 | Definition and importance of concentration Effects of concentration and attention on performance in athletes Strategies to increase concentration and improve attention skills | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam (Vize) | | | | 9 | The importance and basic principles of communication Team communication and leadership Improving communication between athletes and leadership skills | | | | 10 | Definition of mental training The importance and effects of imagination and mental training in athletes Imagery and mental training techniques and applications | | | | 11 | Psychological problems and challenges that athletes may face Recognition, assessment and intervention strategies for psychological problems Approaches to promoting psychological health and well-being in athletes | | | | 12 | Continuous improvement and monitoring of performance Performance evaluation methods and tools Create performance feedback and development plans | | | | 13 | Basic principles of sport psychology research Current research methods and findings How research can be reflected in practice | | | | 14 | Future and directions of sport psychology research New developments and trends in the field of sport psychology Impact and importance of sport psychology studies on future practice | | | | 15 | General Review | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| "Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology" - Robert S. Weinberg, Daniel Gould
"Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications" - Richard H. Cox
"Sport Psychology: A Complete Introduction" - John M. Duda, Mark H. Anshel
"Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance" - Jean M. Williams, Vikki Krane
"The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation" - Monna Arvinen-Barrow, Natalie Walker
"Handbook of Sport Psychology" - Gershon Tenenbaum, Robert C. Eklund
"Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice" - Mark H. Anshel
"The Sport Psych Handbook" - Shane Murphy
"Understanding Sport Psychology: An Introduction to Theory and Practice" - John M. Silva, Diane E. Stevens
"Sport Psychology: Contemporary Themes" - David Lavallee, John Kremer, Aidan Moran |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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