KIN 448 - Mental Skills for Learning and Performance

Units: 3
Optimizing physical and cognitive learning and performance in a variety of contexts using mental skills, such as goal setting, imagery, observational learning, and self-talk.

Prerequisites: B.S. Kinesiology major, KIN 300 and KIN 308.
Equivalent Quarter Course: KIN 3205.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Personally define success and failure and understand the attributes required of them for optimal learning and performance.
Understand concepts related to effective goal setting and implement effective goal setting programs.
Describe the influence of cognitive-behavioral modification techniques in relation to motivation, anxiety, focus, and confidence.
Define and distinguish the concepts of imagery, self-talk, and observational learning, and implement mental skills interventions used to help individuals increase persistence in and quality of learning and performance