EPE 348: Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance
Instructor: Rafer Lutz, M.S
12:15 – 1:30 TTH 06650 ED 238 Final Exam: Tuesday, May
9th: 12:20 – 2:10pm
Instructor: Shawn Arent, M.S.
1:40 – 2:55 TTH 02459 ED 250 Final Exam: Thursday,
May 4th: 12:20 – 2:10pm
Instructor Information
Office: PE East 168
Office Hours: See Instructor
Phone: 965-4676
Email: sarent@asu.edu rafer@asu.edu
Prerequisites: None
Catalog Description
Application of psychological techniques and their use to improve effectiveness
and performance in sport and related areas (e.g., exercise and wellness,
music, and academics).
Course Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of applied sport psychology techniques
2. Demonstrate more effective daily living skills
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic theory and concepts that are the
foundation of applied sport psychology
Texts and Readings
1. Martens: Coaches Guide to Sport Psychology
2. Miner, Shelley, & Henschen: Moving Toward Your Potential:
The Athlete’s Guide to Peak Performance
3. Handouts and Articles
Exams
Each exam will be worth 40 points. Exams will last approximately
1 hour and 15 minutes. Exams will only cover material presented since
the prior exam.
Assignments
You the student are responsible for getting all missed material, announcements,
and assignments.
Case Studies – Case studies will often be completed in class as group projects. Case studies may be started in class then taken home to be completed individually. The take-home case studies will be due in class one week later.
Homework – Several assignments are to be completed outside of class. Homework assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late Homework WILL NOT be accepted.
In-class assignments – Assignments will often be given during class time and turned-in at the end of class. In-class assignments cannot be made up. However, extra credit is available to make up for some missed assignments.
Psychological Skills Project
Complete directions will be passed out during the semester. The
assignment is due IN CLASS on April 25th.
Extra Credit
Extra credit will consist of participation in an approved research
project or other instructor approved project. Details will be provided
later in the semester.
Grading Scale
% of Grade Points
Graded
20
40
Midterm #1
20
40
Midterm #2
20
40
Final
20
40
Psychological Skills Program
15
30
Case Studies, Homework, and In-Class Assignments
5
10
Class Participation
5 possible Extra Credit
Grading
Points Grade
180-200 A
160-179 B
140-159 C
120-139 D
< 120 E
Readings
Date Day
Topic
Martens
Miner
18-Jan T
Introduction / Overview
20-Jan TH Time
Management
25-Jan T
Goal Setting
Ch. 10
Ch. 2
27-Jan TH Building
Self-Efficacy Through Effective Goal Setting
1-Feb T
Motivation & Attributions
Ch. 2
3-Feb TH
Case Study
8-Feb T
The Peak Performance State
Ch. 1
10-Feb TH Improving
Self-Talk
Ch. 7
15-Feb T
Case Study
17-Feb TH Midterm
#1
22-Feb T
Stress / Anxiety / Arousal
Ch. 3
24-Feb TH Stress
/ Anxiety / Arousal
29-Feb T
Relaxation Training
pp. 119-126 Ch. 4
2-Mar TH
Imagery Application
Ch. 6
Ch. 6
7-Mar T
Attention / Concentration
Ch. 5
9-Mar TH
Case Study ASSIGN PROJECT
14-Mar T
SPRING BREAK
16-Mar TH
SPRING BREAK
21-Mar T
Hypnosis
23-Mar TH Preparing
for Competition / Preperformance Routines
Ch. 8
28-Mar T
Dealing With Problem Athletes: Eating Disorders & Drug Use
30-Mar TH Evaluating
Your Progress / Keeping a Sport Journal
Ch. 9
4-Apr T
Midterm #2
6-Apr TH
Dealing With Injuries & Injured Athletes
11-Apr T
Project Workshop
13-Apr TH Character
Development & Sportspersonship
18-Apr T
Group Dynamics: Building Team Cohesion
Ch. 3
20-Apr TH Group
Dynamics: Audience Effects & Social Loafing
25-Apr T
Case Study PROJECT DUE
27-Apr TH Using
Sport Psychology for Evil: Psyching Out Your Opponents
2-May T
Putting It All Together
Shawn's Class Final Exam: Thursday, May 4th: 12:20-2:10pm
ED 250
Rafer's Class Final Exam: Tuesday, May 9th: 12:20-2:10pm
ED 238