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East Tennessee State University
Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Sciences
SALM 4215: Social Psychology of Sport and
Leisure
Spring 2007
Instructor: T. Jason Davis, Ph.D.
Email: davistj@etsu.edu
Web: http://faculty.etsu.edu/davistj/
Semester Hours: 3 (M, W, F 9:20-10:15)
Revised: January 2007
Telephone: 439-5358
Office: E-227 Mini-Dome
Office Hours: See web site
Required Text:
1. Mannell, R. & Kleiber, D. (1997). A social psychology of
leisure. State College: Venture Publishing, LTD.
2. Additional readings as assigned.
Suggested Texts:
Cox, R. H. (2002). Sport psychology: Concepts and applications.
(5th edition) McGraw-Hill.
Coakley, J. (2004). Sports in society: Issues and controversies.
(8th Edition) McGraw-Hill.
Course description
An introduction to the psychological and sociological behavioral dimensions that underlie
participation in exercises, fitness, recreational and competitive sport activities.
Course objectives
demonstrate an:
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Understanding of the relationship between social psychology and sport and leisure.
Understanding of the social psychological heritage in sport and leisure.
Understanding the psychological and sociological aspects of sport and leisure.
Understanding of the role of motives and satisfactions in sport and leisure.
Understanding of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation.
Understanding of the role of personality in sport and leisure.
Understanding of the relationship of sport leisure, recreation and play to lifespan stages.
Understanding the benefits of sport and leisure.
Understanding of constraints to sport and leisure involvement.
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Potential Topics Include
Social Psychology
Social sciences
Definitions of sport and leisure
Social psychological approaches to studying sport and leisure
Social Psychology of sport and leisure
Social influences on spectator sports
Social influences on camp behavior
Sport and Leisure as behavior
Measuring sport and leisure behavior
Defining sport and leisure participation
Psychological states of sport and leisure
Motivation and perceived freedom
Personality and sport and leisure
Satisfaction
Sport and leisure over the lifespan
Psychological benefits of sport and leisure
COURSE ACTIVITIES:
Written exams
Course Notebook
Current Events
Term Paper
GRADING PROCEDURE:
Exams
Current Events
Course notebook
Term Paper
Rough Draft (5% & Final 15%)
TOTAL
50%
10%
20%
20%
100%
The student's grade in this course will be determined by combining grades from four (4) areas:
(a) Written exams; (b) course notebook; (c) current events; (d) term paper. During this course
four (4) written exams will be administered including a comprehensive final exam. These exams
will be graded on a 100 point basis and will constitute 50% of the final course grade. Below is
an overview of additional course requirements. More information will be presented in class.
1.
Notebook - Purchase a composition type notebook (you may need more than one). Each
Friday you will hand this in to me and I will evaluate it. Each entry must include three sections.
First, you must include your class notes as well as notes on the reading. Second, describe what
you learned since the last entry. This must be done by writing the statement "This week I
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learned..." and follow this with no more than 5 statements per page, with lots of space between
statements. Provide a summary statement at the end. The third section should describe the
significance of what you have learned as well as applications of what you have learned to the
services you will deliver. This section will require thought. Any materials are appropriate for
answering these questions, including outside readings and experiences. The minimum
expectation is three pages every week. More is expected as the semester goes along. This may
be difficult at first but will get easier with experience. YOU MAY USE YOUR NOTEBOOK
DURING THE EXAMINATIONS.
Grading scheme on notebooks0 points - not done or not original work
1 point - partially done but missing sections
2 points - completed with all sections
3 points - completed with some thought and insight
4 points - completed with a great deal of thought and insight including multiple sources
Current Events: Periodically, you will be required to purchase an USA Today newspaper (No
Electronic Versions will be accepted!!). You are to provide a review of an article that relates to
topics/ideas discussed in class. I will discuss this more in detail
Term paper will be discussed at a later date.
Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
F
100-94
93-90
89-87
86-84
83-80
79-77
76-74
73-70
69-67
66-60
59-0
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9
8
7
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5
4
3
2
1
0
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
It is expected that each student will be present, on time, and prepared to participate during each
class session. Each student in this course will be allowed two (2) unexcused class absences
before his/her course grade will be reduced. For each unexcused absence over the two (2)
allowed, the student’s course grade will be reduced by one half of a letter grade (5 pts). The
professor reserves the right to assign a grade of “F” for any student who misses more than 8
classes for any reason.
Being tardy for class is disruptive for other students. You are expected to arrive to class on time.
This does not mean that you are walking in the door when class starts. Instead, you are to be
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ready for class when class time begins (in your seat). Tardiness will be treated in the same
manner as absenteeism.
Any student absent on days of assigned exams or project assignments will receive a grade of “F”
or zero (0) for that day’s assignment. At the discretion of the course instructor, an absence may
be excused in which case a make-up exam will be allowed. However, such cases are very rare
and must involve extreme circumstances.
Late assignments will not be accepted unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you
are allowed to turn in an assignment late (WHICH IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY!), you will be
assessed a 10 point penalty for each day (including weekends). I don’t want to hear your
printer is out of ink, you couldn’t log onto the computer, your dog ate your homework, or
any other excuse you might have used in the past. YOU KNOW WHEN STUFF IS DUE,
TURN IT IN ON TIME!
It is the responsibility of any student with special needs to notify the course instructor of such
needs within the first five (5) days of the course. The Office of Disability Services’ phone
number is 439-8346.
ACEDEMIC DISHONESTY:
You are a member of an institution of higher learning, namely East Tennessee State University.
As a member of this institution, you are entrusted with adhering to the ideals, edicts, and rules of
conduct governing ETSU. Academic dishonesty such as cheating and plagiarism detract from
the value of the degrees offered at ETSU and seriously undermine the ideals set forth by ETSU’s
governing body. Therefore, cheating, plagiarizing or any other form of academic dishonesty will
not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty will result in a minimum of failure of the assignment and
potential failure of the course and judicial review. In a nutshell: Do your own work.
CELL PHONE & PAGER POLICY:
I understand that we are a modern society. However, the use of cell phones, pagers or any other
electronic device that makes noise or is disruptive will not be permitted in class unless they are
for a life and death emergency. If your phone, pager or other electronic device goes off during
class, you will be asked to leave and will be counted as absent.
EATING & DRINKING IN CLASS:
Please do not eat in class. Drinking is permitted, however if you spill your drink, you are
responsible for cleaning up. Please be courteous to other students.
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Important Dates:
Test I
February 12th (Wednesday)
Test II
March 19th (Monday)
Test III
April 20th (Friday)
Final Exam: April 30th (8:00-10:00) Monday
Term Paper Due Dates:
Topic
Rough Draft
Final Draft
February 28th
March 30th
April 16th
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