RECR 3113 Coaching the Mental Side of Sports

3 credits
Students will learn information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence in sport and in life. Students will gain a big-picture perspective on the mental side of sport by examining how athletes act, think, and feel when they practice and compete. Students will learn to use such mental tools as goal setting, imagery, relaxations, energization, and self-talk to help athletes build mental training programs. Other mental skills include motivation, focus, stress management, and self-confidence.