Anxiety and arousal in sport. Attention, intentional style and sport behaviour. Imagery and mental rehearsal. Uses of Imagery. Motivation in sport. Theories of motivation. Motivating athletes: Dos and Don'ts'.
Examine sociological issues of sport through theoretical approaches. Understand the concept of play, games, sports, and athletics on a continuum. Sports socialisation in children and youth. Discuss the influence of the media on sports. Gender issues in sports.