Introduction to Sport Psychology
A psychology course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts and intervention techniques of sport psychology. Students will learn about how psychological factors impact participation, enjoyment, and performance in sport and physical activity. Students will acquire knowledge that is applicable to various domains, including counseling, coaching, teaching, observing, researching, and participating in sport or physical activity. A biblical perspective will be applied to presenting problems and typical practices of sport psychology.
Taught By
Offered 2026-2027: Fall 1 · 2026-2027: Fall Traditional.
Josiah Igono, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
2026-2027: Fall Traditional
Robb Lane
2026-2027: Fall 1
Prerequisites
Corequisites
- None
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of introduction to sport psychology as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats the natural and human sciences as careful study of what God has made — meaning rigor and reverence go together rather than against each other.
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