This course will explore various psychological methods of sport- and exercise-related performance enhancement. Demonstrations of interventions and opportunities to acquire basic performance enhancement skills through practice and recordings will be provided. Students will also develop an understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of providing performance psychology enhancement services to various clientele (e.g., athletes, coaches, parents, management, etc.). Supplemental readings from texts and journal articles will be used as an introduction to issues and interventions. Various guest speakers will visit over the course of the semester to demonstrates skills.

This course will explore various psychological methods of sport- and exercise-related performance enhancement. Demonstrations of interventions and opportunities to acquire basic performance enhancement skills through practice and recordings will be provided. Students will also develop an understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of providing performance psychology enhancement services to various clientele (e.g., athletes, coaches, parents, management, etc.). Supplemental readings from texts and journal articles will be used as an introduction to issues and interventions. Various guest speakers will visit over the course of the semester to demonstrates skills.