May 14, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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COED 6140 - Psychology of Coaching


This course provides an analysis of how psychological factors influence coaches’ understanding of athlete/team well-being and performance. The focus of this course is on the psychological theories and principles and their application in sport coaching environments.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to define and explain the psychological strategies utilized by successful sports performers to improve well-being and performance.
  • Students will be able to compare how athletes with different personalities can influence athlete, team, and coach well-being and performance.
  • Students will be able to critically analyze how key principles associated with motivation, confidence, concentration, group dynamics/team cohesion, injury, and career transition can be integrated in the design and delivery of coaching sessions/programs.
  • Students will be able to assess and justify pertinent psychological skills interventions to impact athlete and team well-being and performance.



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