Sports Psychology Learning Targets
Health, HS Sports Psychology
ALT 1 - Concepts
Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
AST 1.1 - Psychological Factors : Understand the effects of psychological factors on sport performance.
AST 1.2 - Effects of Physical Activity : Understand the effects of participation in physical activity on overall psychological development.
ALT 2 - Accessing Information
Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services.
AST 2.1 - Access Clinical Specialists : Describe the differences and how to access clinical and educational sport psychology specialists.
AST 2.2 - Psychology and Performance : Identify the psychological factors that influence recreational and competitive performance.
ALT 3 - Analyzing Influences
Analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health.
AST 3.1 - Behaviors of Athletes : Analyze and categorize the behaviors of athletes from a psychological perspective.
AST 3.2 - Leadership : Analyze and categorize the appropriate leadership qualities in sporting environments.
ALT 4 - Communication Skills
Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
AST 4.1 - Performance Enhancement : Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the concepts and techniques used for performance enhancement for individuals and teams.
AST 4.2 - Communicate Ethical Issues : Effectively communicate the ethical issues surrounding performance enhancing drugs and the moral issues of unsportsmanlike conduct.