PSYC 1210 — Sports Psychology
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Studies the physical, affective, and cognitive behaviors associated with sport participation and also examines the psychological theories and research related to sport and exercise behavior. Introduces students to the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major topics in the area, including the history of sport and exercise psychology, leadership, self-confidence, youth sports, aggression, moral development, team dynamics, anxiety and arousal, goal setting, imagery, and motivation. Covers the psychological makeup of athletes, how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport, and helps students acquire the skills and knowledge about sport and exercise psychology that they can apply to their everyday lives.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 77 | 75 | 103% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 99 | 100 | 99% | 1.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 75 | 75 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 100 | 100 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 75 | 75 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 99 | 100 | 99% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 81% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (81% of sections), MR (19% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Grayson Kimball (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Grayson Kimball (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PSYC course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PSYC courses · Plan it at numap.app