TIME & PLACE:

10:50-12:05 a.m. Tues/Thurs., Room 409 Silcox Center

INSTRUCTORS:

Deborah A. Miller, Ph.D., CHES and Charles F. Kaiser, Ph.D.

OFFICE HOURS:

Miller = 3:00-4:00 M; 8:00-10:30 TTR; and by appointment
Kaiser = 10:00-11:00 MWF, 9:30-10:30 TTR & by appointment

OFFICES:

Miller = 310 Silcox Physical Education & Health Center
Kaiser = 57 Coming St.

PHONE/FAX:

(843) 953-5558 (Sec.) or (843) 953-8248 Miller
(843) 953-6757 Fax                     email = MillerD@CofC.Edu

(843) 953-5590 (Sec.) or (843) 953-5705 Kaiser
(843) 953-7151 Fax                     email = KaiserC@CofC.Edu 

PREREQUISITES:

GRADING:

A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F

COURSE  DESCRIPTION:

A scientific course designed to study human behavior in the context of participating in sport and of how behavior (performance) is affected by three primary sources: the athlete, the team and its leadership, and the physical and interpersonal environment in which these individuals interact. Research in the field of sport psychology introduces the scientific literature found in this emerging field.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

Cox, R.H. (2007) Sport Psychology. 6th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill.

Rotella, B., Boyce, B.A., Allyson, B., & Savis, J.C. (1998). Case Studies in Sport Psychology.  Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.

COURSE
OBJECTIVES:

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

1.  Active participation by each student is demonstrated by his/her attendance as well as oral contributions to clas discussions. Therefore, students must
     read all assignments BEFORE coming to class.
2.  All assignments (written and oral) should reflect knowledge, current research in the field and its application, appropriate use of technology, and
      creativeness.
3.  All written assignments should be developed on a computer using a word processing program. Work should be
     typed neatly, grammatically correct and presented on time.
4.  All cell phones and other electronic devices will be turned off once you have entered the learning environment.  On exam day, all electronic devcices
     will be kept in a bookbag or out of sight.  If not, the student will be charged with an Honor Code violation
5.  Students with special needs will meet with the professors to determine what accommodations are required to successfully complete the course
      requirements.
6.  Appropriate attire will be worn at all times and cover the private areas of the body. Any behavior or attire that detracts from the academic learning
      environment may result in the student being asked to leave the room.

Required Technology:

Enrollment in this course requires you to utilize the following computer applications:
    a. Internet (www)
    b. WebCT via Internet
    c. Microsoft Powerpoint
    d. Word Processing

All of the above listed computer applications are available in the College of Charleston managed computer labs located in JC Long, the Library, and various other campus locations. Therefore, if you do not have reliable access to the above computer applications, you should plan to use the campus computer laboratories. It is expected that you can utilize the above listed computer applications. If you do not know how to use one or more of the above listed computer applications, please consult with a person working in the computer lab or see one of your professors.

DESCRIPTION
OF PROJECTS:

1. Learning Experience Labs: (30 points)   Learning Experiences will be utilized throughout the course to apply the theories, concepts, and techniques covered in class.  Some of these experiences will be completed as a class activity while others will be submitted for an individual grade.  There are 3 learning experiences on e-reserve in the library that each student must complete individually.  Each is worth 10 points and it is due on the day that it is discussed in class.  The directions for completing each learning experience are found within the reading itself and your professors will collect your written work on the following dates:

              Sept. 5th:      Learning Experience #  9 - Anxiety (SCAT & CSAI2)
              Sept. 26th:    Learning Experience # 11 - Motivation (Fill out questionnaire about yourself)
              Oct. 10th:      Learning Experience # 10 - Aggression (Watch sporting event & tabulate aggressive acts)                                                                                                         

2. Oral Presentations (50 points ): Working in pairs, you will randomly select an instrument that is used in the field of sport psychology.  Once you have found the instrument, the two of you will administer it to at least 40 people and tabulate the results. Your presentation should address the following questions:
a.  What is the purpose of the instrument?
b.  Who should it be used with based on its validity and reliabilty? [e.g. Children, Novice, Elite, or Professional Athletes;
      Males? Females?]
c.  What does the research tell us about the instrument?
d.  Interpret the results of your data.  Were your results the same as the literature?  Why or why not?
e.  Strengths and weaknesses of the instrument. [What are the limitations of this instrument?]
f.  How would you use this instrument to improve sport performance?

Your presentation should be 10-13 minutes in length and each of you must be actively involved. Your oral presentation should be professional and utilize multi-media.  Sample questions from your instrument should be presented to the class.  A one-page detailed outline with information about your instrument must be handed out to every student in the class the day of your presentation.   (Due date will be randomly drawn)

3. Written paper (50 points ) Your research paper expands upon the results discussed in your oral presentation.  It should be written in APA style with a minimum length of 5 pages and 5 references from refereed journal articles.   Your references should be a mixture of information from research articles, web searches, and expert sources. An APA style manual can be obtained from the Writing Lab or purchased at the College bookstore, University bookstore, Citadel bookstore, or MUSC bookstore. Refer to the APA Manual (5th edition) for additional information on citing references in a paper. 

4.  Case Studies:  (50 points)  Each student will individually complete 5 case studies (10 pts. each) found in the Rotella textbook.  After reading the assigned case study, the student will type up the answers to the questions that are posted in WebCT.  Due dates for each case study coincide with the in-class analysis that is identified in the syllabus.
                       (Due Dates:  9/12, 10/12, 10/31, 11/9, & 11/28)

5.  WebCT Quizzes:  (20 points)  Each student will individually complete the quizzes posted in WebCT within the specified time period that each quiz is open.  No books, resources, or assistance of any kind may be used when the quizzes are being taken.  The Honor Code is in effect and it is assumed that each student will complete the quiz to the best of his/her ability.

EXAMINATIONS:   Exams (300 points )

Exam I will cover Chapters 1, 2, 5, 7, & 8 and all class materials/lectures. (100 pts)

Exam II will cover Chapters 3, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 and all class materials/lectures. (100 pts)

The Final Exam will cover Chapters 16, 17, 18, oral presentations, guest speakers, & all class materials.  (100 pts)
 

Make-up exams are given at the discretion of the professors based upon extenuating circumstances. Each case will be decided upon individually. If there is an emergency or you are ill the day of an exam, it is your responsibility to get in touch with one of us as soon as possible. According to the College bulletin, contact the Undergraduate Dean's office and bring documentation in the case of an emergency or prolonged illness.

EVALUATION
SCALE:
                    Exam 1....................................................... 100
                    Oral Presentation........................................ 50
                    Exam 2....................................................... 100
                    Instrument Paper......................................  50
                    Case Studies ..............................................  50             
                    Final Exam................................................ 100
                    Learning Experience Labs ....................... 30 
                    WebCT Quizzes ........................................ 20

Total  --------------------------------------------- 500

            450 - 500 = A   90-100%             
            440 - 449 = A-  88-89%                  
            425 - 439 = B+ 85-87 % 
            400 - 424 = B   80-84%
            390 - 399 = B-  78-79%
            375 - 389 = C+ 75-77%
            350 - 374 = C   70-74%  
            340 - 349 = C-  68-69% 
            330 - 339 = D+ 66-67%
            320 - 329 = D   64-65%
            310 - 319 = D-  62-63%
            <310 =        F    < 62%


ATTENDANCE :

Your presence is required in class every day. Two tardies (10 minutes late) equal 1 absence. Your grade will be lowered one full letter grade on your 3rd unexcused absence!!!  Excused absences include, but are not limited to: death of a family member or friend, court appearance, hospitalization of self or close friend, automobile accident, or some other unpreventable occurrence. All documentation should be taken to the Undergraduate Dean's office for verification and then the original documentation should be shown to the professors for their final approval. A student will be dropped from the course with a WA after the 4th unexcused absence.  Each case will be decided individually.

HONOR CODE:

See the current edition of the College of Charleston's Student Handbook.
 

FINAL EXAM:  Chapters 16, 17, 18,  Oral Presentations, & All class material

Tuesday, December 12th ---- 8:00 - 11:00

Room 409 in the Silcox Physical Education & Health Center