Section 1. Proposed Course Outline (A general statement of course content that informs class syllabus construction. Once approved, all sections of a given course must include this content, no matter which instructor teaches the course, or the mode of delivery. Divisions must include this new course outline in the Divisional Course Outline binder as required by COPPs.)
Course Number: EXMS240 Full Course Title for print catalog: Mental Dynamics of Exercise and Sport
Abbreviated Course Title for Banner: Mental Dynamics of Ex/Sprt (30 character limit)
Prerequisites:  Program Admission 
Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)  	 Pass/No Pass only

Number/Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
3 Lecture	30 hours (lecture credits x 10)	36 hours (lecture credits x 12)	33 hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
3 Total credits (sum)	30 Total hours (sum)	36 Total hours (sum)	33 Total hours (sum)	

Course Description (300 character limit):	
Course introduces students to the mental dynamics of exercise and sport. Designed for exercise professionals to explore and apply the concepts of motivation, adherence, anxiety, over training and behavior modification in an exercise and sport setting.	
Course Outcomes and Proficiencies	Assessments Planned	
What will the student know or be able to do at the end of the course?
What attitudes related to the subject will the student hold?	What evidence will demonstrate that students have achieved course outcomes? (assessment tools may include departmental tests, written products, portfolios, juried performances, quizzes and exams, or alternative assessments such as qualitative studies, capstone projects, external reviewers, etc.)	
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:	How each outcome will be assessed:	
Acquire an understanding of the major issues and concepts pertaining to the mental dynamics of exercise and sport.	Class participation and discussion of course topics from reading materials, current research, literature, and events.	
Be able to take exercise and sport psychology theory into practice as a professional in the field.	A written research paper on a topic covered in the course.	
Engage in discovery, independent critical thinking, and communication of ideas by through meaningful discussion and projects.	Design of a behavioral modification program for a real or fictitious client. The project will use information, strategies, skills, and techniques from the course in its design and application.	
Apply appropriate exercise and sport theories, skills, and techniques to one’s own sport and exercise experiences.	A written research paper on a topic covered in the course.	
Apply appropriate exercise and sport theories, skills, and techniques to clients and athletes.	Design of a behavioral modification program for a real or fictitious client. The project will use information, strategies, skills, and techniques from the course in its design and application.	
Develop and apply appropriate strategies and techniques designed to prevent exercise and sport burnout and over training.	Design of a behavioral modification program for a real or fictitious client. The project will use information, strategies, skills, and techniques from the course in its design and application.	
     	     	

Course Content by Major Topics
What topics will be presented? What are the main activities of the course? What are the central themes?
(See sample at http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/format3.htm.)
Topics:
Introduction to what exercise and sport psychology is and how it is used.
The relationship between personality and behavior in exercise and sport.
The mental dynamics of motivation in exercise and sport.
The effects of arousal, stress, and anxiety on performance.
Using feedback, reinforcement, and intrinsic motivation in behavior modification.
The communication process in exercise and sport.
Goal setting and its use in exercise and sport.
Exercise and psychological well-being.
Exercise behavior and adherence.
The mental dynamics of burnout and over training.

Section 2. Proposal Information
Course Developer:	Type of Proposal	Type of Course: 	
Louis Kaczenski	 New course	 Lower Division Collegiate (transfer) 	
Date: 2/21/14	     Currently 199 or 299 	 Professional/Technical (required or elective) 	
Catalog year to take effect: 	 Experimental Course	 Developmental, numbered below 100	
2013-2014___  	     199 Special Studies		
2015-2016_X__  	     299 Trends  		
	 Revised course (If increasing credits, use credit change form)	
	 Reactivated course with no change	
	 Reactivated course with changes 	

Rationale:
How does this proposal further the goals of the program or department? 	
Assists students in preparing for national certification exams by covering material typically contained in these exams.
An examination of the mental dynamics of exercise and sport provides new and significant learning opportunities for students. 
Better prepares students for various careers in the fitness industry. 
The content and design of the course creates in depth learning activities for students.	
What assessment evidence supports this proposal? 	
Discussion among program staff, has identified a need for this course to address gaps in the current curriculum.	
How do you know there is a demand for this course? 	
The material in this course is found in national certification exams, in current research and literature, and  is used by current professionals in the industry. Cooperative education employers have indicated a desire for students to be more knowledgeable of and be able to apply the mental dynamics associated with exercise and sport.	

Section 3. Curriculum Equity (http://www.lanecc.edu/cops/curric.htm)
To promote an environment where all learners are encouraged to develop their full potential, this course will support Lane’s Curriculum Equity policy in the following way(s):
Include content by and about culturally and ethnically diverse people in course syllabi, teaching methodology and evaluation practices whenever feasible.
Portray women and men from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds in a wide range of roles.
Use quotations, references and reading recommendations which are authored by individuals who endorse pluralism. 
Use gendered examples equally when illustrating theories and concepts. 
Use class material which assists students in clearly recognizing and accepting basic similarities among all members of the human race as well as the uniqueness and worth of every individual.

Section 4. For revised courses only: PREVIOUS Catalog/Course Information:
Course Number:       Course Title in Banner:       (30 characters maximum)	
Full Course Title in print catalog:      	
Prerequisites:       
Co-requisites:      
Grade Option:  Graded (with P/NP option)  	 Pass/No Pass only

Number/Type Credits	Term Minimum Contact	Term Maximum Contact	11-Week Term Contact	
   Lecture	   hours (lecture credits x 10)	   hours (lecture credits x 12)	   hours (lecture credits x 11)	
   Lec/Lab	   hours (lec-lab credits x 20)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 24)	   hours (lec-lab credits x 22)	
   Lab	   hours (lab credits x 30)	   hours (lab credits x 36)	   hours (lab credits x 33)	
   Total credits (sum)	    Total hours (sum)	    Total hours (sum)	    Total hours (sum)	

Course Description:
     
What will change? Course Number   Title   Course Description   Credit hours   Contact hours

Section 5. Support Courses (New Professional/Technical course proposals must complete.) 
Professional/Technical courses are tracked within programs for purposes of Carl Perkins funding and budgetary planning. Indicate all degree or certificate programs for which this course will be required.
Program	Division	
Exercise and Movement Science	Health, Physical 
Education & Athletics	
     	     	

Section 6. Overlap Courses  (New course proposals must complete.)
While overlap of course materials is not necessarily a flaw, duplication of course materials may lead to inefficient use of college resources. If there is overlap, the faculty of overlapping courses must agree on the extent of overlap and attach a rationale explaining its necessity.

Indicate all departments/courses that this course may overlap. Division Dean of existing course enters one of two options at right. Note: N/A is not an option.

Options:
1.  No overlap.
2.  Approved: overlap is acceptable. Rationale attached.
3.  Disapproved: reasons attached.
Division	Course Number / Title	% Overlap	Option	Division Dean of existing course
(Signature required for all options)	Date	
Social Science	SOC208 Sport and Society	5-10	     		     	
     	     	     	     		     	

Section 7. Qualification to fulfill degree requirements (complete all relevant forms, available at http://www.lanecc.edu/currsched/index.html and send to Mary Brau for the Degree Requirements Review Committee):

 Form(s) applying for the following degree requirement status have been attached. (Only check this box when forms have been completed and attached.)

AAOT, ASOT-Bus, OTM:
 Arts & Letters 
 Social Sciences
 Science /Computer Science 
 Mathematics
 Cultural Literacy Option 

All degrees:
 Health/Wellness/Fitness
AAS, 1-year and 2-year certificates:
 Human Relations 

Optional designation:
 Sustainability status

Section 8. Library Impact Statement
Under accreditation standards, Library consultation is essential for new programs, new courses and for substantively revised courses when the revisions entail any change in library use. 

What assignments will require the use of library and information resources? 
Students will access the library and its resources for their research paper and client project. They may also access the course text through the library.

Each academic area has a Liaison Librarian (http://www.lanecc.edu/library/services/liaison.htm). Contact the designated librarian to discuss the library needs of your course. Please allow the librarian at least one week to assess library resources.

To be completed by Liaison Librarian:
 Library resources are adequate to support this proposal.
 Additional resources are needed but can be obtained from current funds. 
 Significant additional Library funds/resources are required to support this proposal. 

					     
	Liaison Librarian			Date

Section 9. Divisional Approval (To be completed by Division Chair and Administrative Assistant) 
Human, Physical, and Financial Resources:
 Additional instructional costs (staff, materials, services or facilities) will be incurred to offer this course.  Source of funding:      
 No additional instructional resources (staff, materials, services or facilities) are needed to offer this course.
Explain:      
Required Certifications:
 We have developed minimum course certification standards according to the COPPs procedure “Instructor Qualifications: Credit,” to be filed with ASA upon course approval.
 We have completed faculty certification form(s) for faculty qualified to teach this course, to be filed with ASA and Human Resources upon course approval. 

		      	     
Administrative Assistant/Coordinator	Date

Fees:
 We have completed fee rationale and fee request forms to be submitted to ASA upon course approval, in compliance with the COPPs procedure, “Fees: Special”
 No special fees will be required for this course.

Divisional Recommendation:
 The Division Chair and Administrative Assistant have reviewed this course proposal and kept a copy for divisional files.
 Faculty review of this course was completed within the division on      (date).

 Pass	 Do Not Pass 

			     
Academic Dean			Date

Section 10.  College Approval 	 

				     							     
Curriculum Committee Chair				Date		Executive Dean for Academic Affairs	Date

Curriculum Approval Committee hearing:  		     		_____________________________	     
				Date		Vice President for Academic &	              Date
						Student Affairs