Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Psychology 237
Psychology of Sports
None
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Co-requisite
Hours By Arrangement
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Activity Hours
Units
18
54
3
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course covers psychological aspects of the study of sports. Psychological theories and concepts will be
used to examine individual and group behavior in sports with an emphasis on mental factors. This course also
examines the ways in which sports have impacted various individuals and groups in the United States of
America. Topics include the psychological imagination; psychological theory; psychological research
methods; and the role of sports psychologists. Not repeatable.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of the psychological imagination.
2. Describe different psychological approaches to the study of sports.
3. Demonstrate understanding of how sports interact with other social forces at the micro, middle, and
micro levels of analysis.
4. Evaluate social policies and ethical issues about sports.
5. Demonstrate understanding of how psychological theory and research methods have been used to
examine sports.
6. Demonstrate understanding of psychological perspectives on historical and contemporary sporting
practices.
7. Demonstrate critical skills for the analysis of sports as part of the popular culture.
8. Demonstrate understanding of how sports have impacted various groups of people in the United States
of America.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
% Psychological imagination.
10
10
10
10
20
%
%
%
%
Psychological approaches to the study of sports.
Interaction of sports and other social forces.
Evaluation of social policies and ethical issues about sports.
10
10
20
% Contemporary and historical sporting practices.
% Analysis of sports as part of the popular culture.
% Impact of sports on various groups in the United States of America.
Psychological theory and psychological research methods.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lectures
Large and Small Group Discussions.
Audio-Visual Presentations
Videos/DVDs
Selected Readings
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Course Reader
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments
2
Weekly Writing Assignments
2
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
33
33
34
%
%
%
Midterm examination.
Final examination.
Two term papers and classroom participation.
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Prepared by:
Course New/Revision Date:
Course Effective Date:
Revised 11/07
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
J. Vern Cromartie
May 2010
Spring/2011
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE
Course-Level
Student Learning Outcomes with Assessment Methods and Criteria
Department Name:
Course Title:
Social Sciences
Course Number:
Psychology of Sports
Is this course required for completion of a degree, major(s), or certificate program(s)?
If yes, which degree/major(s)/certificate program(s)?
Degree:
AA
AS
Major(s):
Psychology
Certificate of Achievement?
Certificate of Achievement?
Certificate of Achievement?
Certificate(s) of Completion:
Does this course satisfy a GE requirement(s)?
X Yes
If yes, which requirement(s)?
A. Language & Rationality
English Composition
X
Psychology 237
Yes
X
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
X
X
X
No
No
No
No
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
B. Natural Science w/ Lab
C. Arts and Humanities
D. Social Sciences
F. American Institutions
H. Physical Education Activity
I. Mathematics Proficiency
J. Computer Literacy
K. Cultural Pluralism
G. Health Education
L. Information Competency
Intended Outcome
Students will demonstrate
knowledge of the
psychological imagination.
Assessment Method
Students will answer embedded
questions in tests.
Assessment Criteria
At least 70% of the students will answer
embedded test questions correctly.
2.
Students will demonstrate
knowledge of the concept of
status.
Students will answer embedded
questions in tests.
At least 70% of the students will answer
embedded test questions correctly.
3.
Students will demonstrate
knowledge of the concept of
role.
Students will answer embedded
questions in tests.
At least 70% of the students will answer
embedded test questions correctly.
1.
4.
5.
You may have more (or fewer) than five outcomes. Attach separate pages as needed.
See following document for examples and definitions.
03/26/07 CIC approved