The purpose of the assignment is to provide students the opportunity to design a research project meant to improve performance of an athletic team (or any group that fits personal career aspirations)

PET 3218: Sports Psychology

Course Project: Applying Sport Psychology Principles

Purpose

The purpose of the assignment is to provide students the opportunity to design a research project meant to improve performance of an athletic team (or any group that fits personal career aspirations) by applying sports psychology principles studied in class. Students submit a 5-7 page paper using the headings below.

OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT

• Students originate, research, and design a team performance-improvement project

• Students complete the project independently (this is not a group project)

• The project should focus on an aspect of sport or exercise psychology of personal interest

  • Use text slide shows and course materials to help you decide on a focus/topic

• The project should be designed to enhance sport or exercise performance for an athletic team

  • or a group of your choosing

  • prior approval of instructor is required for all students so as to avoid overlap

DUE DATES OF ASSIGNMENT

• PROJECT TOPIC IS DUE WEEK 4

• PROJECT IS DUE WEEK 7

COMPONENTS OF ASSIGNMENT

• Paper Content (APA Format):

• Title Page

• Introduction

• Hypothesis or Guiding Questions

• Methodology

• Results/Findings

• Discussion

• Significance

• Suggestions for Future Research

• References

EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL TOPICS

• Using imagery to improve basketball foul shooting

• Implementing relaxation techniques to reduce pre-competition anxiety

• Improving sportsmanship in a youth sport through role play

• Improving exercise adherence through a video motivational series

• Developing a program to improve mental toughness

• These are just a few … please be creative and explore an area of interest to you personally; this is not meant to be a prescriptive assignment; instead I want you to enjoy the chance to devise a potential project of personal interest

Evaluation Criteria for Sport Psychology Course project