PSY-7221 - Motivation in Sport & Performance Psychology

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

In this course, you will be exposed to a variety of motivation theories and principles utilized in sport and performance psychology. You will gain competence in understanding different approaches to motivation, categorizing the characteristics of high and low achievers, and developing motivational strategies when working with athletes and high performers in a variety of diverse settings. You will explore the differences in motivational orientations and evaluate appropriate methods to facilitate motivation. You will also examine the relationship between motivation and flow states.