WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
PLAINVIEW CAMPUS
Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning-focused, and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, and service to God and
humankind.
I. COURSE INFORMATION:
Course
EXSS 3322- Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Fall 2015
Term
Class Time & Location MF, 11:00am-12:15pm, Laney Center, Room 205
Prerequisite
EXSS 1301 Foundation of Physical Education and Sport
II. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Dr. Charles C. Huang
Instructor
Office
Laney Center Room 204
Phone
2913791
Email
huangc@wbu.edu
Office Hours MO, WE, FR 8:00am-10:30am; 3:00pm-5:00pm;
TU, TH 3:00pm-5:00pm
III. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Examines relationship of psychology to sport and exercise. Includes history, application of learning principles,
social psychology, personality variables, psychological assessment, youth sport, adult sport, and diversity issues
in sport and exercise. Prerequisite(s): EXSS 1301
IV. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D. (2015). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (6th ed.). Champaign, IL:
Human Kinetics.
V. COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
Students will be able to:
1. understand how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport, exercise, and
physical education settings
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2. understand how participation in sport, exercise, and physical education influences the psychological
makeup of the individuals involved
3. acquire skills and knowledge about sport and exercise psychology that you can apply as a coach,
teacher, athletic trainer, or exercise leader
VI. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Regular attendance and participation is expected! Any student who
misses twenty-five (25%) or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of F for the
course. Therefore, if you are absent a total of 8 class periods, you will be given a grade of “F,” regardless
of your academic standing.
1. Tardies: Roll will be taken at the beginning of class. If you walk in late and attendance has already
been taken, you must make a point to see the professor after class so that you are marked off as being at
class, however, you will be counted as tardy. Failure to see the instructor after class if you missed roll
call will result in being marked as absent that day. NOTE: * 2 tardies = 1 absence!*
2. Participation: Students are expected to attend and participate in class discussions activity. Points will
be taken from your attendance grade for not participating in class.
VII. DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist
University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability
and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
VIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance/Participation:
Absences
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 or more
Points
100
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
“F” for the class
2. Quizzes (100 points total): Several quizzes will be given during the semester, varying in point value,
but will total to 100 points. Quizzes will pertain to reading due for that day and will be multiple choice,
T/F, short answer, classroom activity format.
3. Journal (100 points): Your task is to keep a course journal or log in which you'll write a short
paragraph summarizing what each content area means to you and how you can use the knowledge to
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guide your future professional practice, whether as a physical education teacher, coach, fitness leader,
athletic trainer, or sport psychologist. I'd prefer that you type or word-process your log, but if that's a
problem, I'll accept handwritten copies (neatness counts).
Grading criteria will include: (1) the quality and extent of your thoughts for guiding practice, (2) the
depth of your knowledge, and (3) the completeness of your work.
Sample Journal or Log Entry
Personality and Sport (Chapter 2)
To be honest, I'd never really thought much about personality and sport and how the two might
influence my teaching and coaching. The point that will stick with me most about this chapter is the idea
that you cannot predict behavior from personality alone. The section of the personality test we
completed on the web study guide made sense to me, but I could see how I would answer the questions
differently based on different situations. I learned that you need to consider the athlete's personality and
how it interacts with the situation in which he or she is placed. So, if I want to better understand the
people I'll be working with, I should get to know them as individuals and also study the situation I create
or work in. After reading the chapter and hearing the lecture, I'll be extra careful about using
personality tests in the future.
The iceberg profile described in the book did not impress me much. Athletes who have more vigor and
are less depressed perform better than those who do not. Of course!
4. Group Special Topics Presentation (100 points): Groups (consisting of three people) will choose a
specific topic from one chapter of the textbook (e.g., competition and cooperation; why kids participate;
coaching; eating disorders; burnout; aggression; psychology of injury etc.).
Each group will do a 20- to 30-minute presentation on their specific topic. The purpose of your
presentation is to provide practical information about your topic.
One class prior to your group presentation, you must turn in an outline of your presentation (i.e., what
you will be covering in your presentation), along with the responsibilities of each group member. The
presentation should include the following: (1) An overview of the topic—what it is, why it is important;
(2) Practical information related to your topic; (3) Examples of your specific topic; (4) Visual aids
(overheads, PowerPoint, etc.); (5) A class activity—do something to get the class involved.
ALL group members are required to be in class the day of your presentation. You will be given some
time during class to meet with your group members—use it wisely.
Evaluation: Content (30 points); Presentation (30 points); Activity (20 points); Outline (20 points).
5. Critique of a Research Article (100 points): Carefully read the provided journal article (you may need
to do several readings to fully understand it). Note the rationale for the study, its purpose, the basic
method used, the results, and the discussion of the results. Unless you've had advanced statistical
courses, the results section may be difficult to understand, but try to understand as much as you can.
Notice that the article's abstract and the discussion section often emphasize the major findings. Answer
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these questions about the study: (1) What was the purpose of the study? (2) How was the study
conducted? (Who were the subjects? What did the subjects do?) (3) What was found in the study? (4)
What are the limitations of the study? (5) Did the author(s) acknowledge the limitations of the study? (6)
Did the results and discussion seem consistent? Explain. (7) What implications do the study's findings
have for us? (8) If you were conducting research in this area, what would be the next study you would
conduct based on the outcome of this study? That is, where do we go from here?
Remember the following about doing a critique of this study: I have already read the article, so don't
spend as much time summarizing the article as you do critiquing it. In your critique, don't just focus on
the negative aspects of the study. Rather, try to present a balanced view of the study's strengths and
limitations.
Evaluation Criteria. Your final project should be typed or word-processed, double-spaced, and have 1inch margins. This project is worth 100 points and will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Accuracy of interpretation and discussion (35 points); Scope—all questions answered in sufficient detail
(35 points); Clarity and quality of writing (20 points); Grammar, spelling, format (10 points).
6. Exams (500 points total, 100 points each)
1) There will be five exams, including the final exam. Each exam is worth 100 points.
2) Exams will consist of multiple choice and short essay questions.
3) Missed exams cannot be made up without arranging this with the instructor prior to the exam or
having a properly documented excuse (e.g., physician’s excuse).
4) Points are deducted for poor spelling, grammar, lack of detail and clarity, and responses presented in
outline form. Students with problems in these areas should consult the instructor for guidance and
extra resources available at Wayland Baptist University.
IX. GRADING CRITERIA
Your grade will be determined as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Attendance/Participation
Quizzes
Journal
Critiques of a Research Article
Presentation
Exams
Comprehensive Final Exam
Total
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
400 points (100 Each)
100 points
1000 points
Grading Scale:
765-850
680-764
595-679
510-594
0-509
A
B
C
D
F
90-100%
80-89.9%
70-79.9%
60-69.9%
0-59.9%
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X. UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM:
A
B
C
D
F
Cr
NCR
I
W
WP
WF
X
IP
for Credit
No Credit
Incomplete*
for withdrawal
Withdrawal Passing
Withdrawal Failing
No grade given
In Progress
A grade of “CR” indicates that credit in semester hours was granted but no grade or grade points were recorded.
This course is a credit no credit course.
*A grade of incomplete is changed if the work required is completed prior to the date indicated in the official
University calendar of the next long term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the
work is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to the grade of F. An incomplete notation
cannot remain on the student’s permanent record and must be replaced by the qualitative grade (A-F) by the
date specified in the official University calendar of the next regular term.
XI. Grade Appeals: Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious
academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards,
just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the
student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced
placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which
may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course
grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals
Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the
course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
Tentative Course Schedule *subject to change*
Date
8/21
8/24
8/28
8/31
9/4
9/7
9/11
9/14
9/18
9/21
9/25
9/28
10/2
10/5
Day
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Topic/Event
Introduction
Welcome to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Personality & Sport
Motivation
Arousal, Stress & Anxiety
Labor Day: No Class
Competition & Cooperation
TEST 1
Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic
Motivation
Mon Group and Team Dynamics
Group Cohesion
Fri
Leadership
Mon Communication
Fri
TEST 2
Mon Introduction to Psychological Skills Training
Readings
Syllabus
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Remarks
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Presentation Begin
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
5
10/9 Fri
Arousal Regulation
10/12 Mon Imagery
10/16 Fri
Fall Break: No Classes
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
10/19
10/23
10/26
10/30
11/2
11/6
11/9
11/13
11/16
11/20
11/23
11/27
11/30
12/4
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
12/7
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Mon
Fri
Self-Confidence
Goal Setting
TEST 3
Concentration
Exercise and Psychological Well-being
Exercise Behavior and Adherence
Athletic Injuries and Psychology
Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviors
TEST 4
Burnout and Overtraining
Children and Sport Psychology
Thanksgiving Day, No Class
Aggression in Sport
Character Development and Good Sporting
Behavior
Mon 10:15am-12:15pm, Comprehensive Final
Exam
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Paper due
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24 Journal Due
XI. ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Wayland students are expected to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic honesty.
Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as
possession of examinations or examination materials, forgery, or plagiarism. Disciplinary action for academic
misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty member assigned to the course. The faculty member is charged
with assessing the gravity of any case of academic dishonesty and with giving sanctions to any student
involved. The faculty member involved will file a record of the offense and the punishment imposed with the
dean of the division, campus dean, and the provost/academic vice president. Any student who has been
penalized for academic dishonesty has the right to appeal the judgment or the penalty assessed.
Plagiarism
“Plagiarism — The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works, computerbased work, mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product of one's own
thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.
1. When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of others,
the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific
references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well. By placing
one’s name on work submitted for credit, the student certifies the originality of all work not otherwise
identified by appropriate acknowledgements. A student will avoid being charged with plagiarism if there
is an acknowledgement of indebtedness.”
Source: http://www.spjc.cc.fl.us/webcentral/admit/honesty.htm#plag
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