The scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise settings. Examination of individual and group performance enhancement strategies through application of data, knowledge and skills from psychological and related fields. An overview of the evolving field of and exercise psychology is presented.

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Allison Slade
3.0
30 reviews

Time location TBD

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ESS131 . 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

Slade has to be one of the worst professors at UCSB, she likes to speak to students like children. She doesn't seem to have a clue what she assigned and what she didn't. For an UD elective, the workload is ridiculous considering there isn't even an associated major. Read the book, skip the lectures, or just don't take anything with Dr. Slade.

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ESS131 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

She cares about attendance which is weird given that she teaches adults; must be a power thing. However... the class was easy and informative. I hope her son is doing well. You get the opportunity to learn from his bad habits.

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ESS131 . 2 Years Ago

Posted videos lack organization and clarity. One posted "lecture" was a 38 minute audio recording from class a previous quarter. Material is intuitive, and no real implications from course content other than "you should exercise"

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ESS131 . 2 Years Ago

This class is harder and more work than you think for UD elective. Weekly discussion posts, quizzes, and you have to turn in your lecture notes for participation. A TON of reading as well. Does Not go into detail on her slides at all, I can learn better by reading the book alone. Tests are proctored online at terrible times (weekends) as well.

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ESS131 . 2 Years Ago

Dr. Slade is definitely passionate about the topic of sports psychology, but it's a lot of work for an elective class. Weekly quizzes, discussions, a writing assignment, and a huge paper is A LOT for someone that just needed some extra UD credit. If you have a passion for exercise it's worth it, but be prepared to work.

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ESS131 . 3 Years Ago

Professor Slade has been nothing but impressive, and I would retake her and recommend her courses. Her courses are easy to understand, organized, straightforward, and she is genuinely a fantastic professor and wants the best for all her students. If you do the readings and watch the lectures, you will do well in the course! 10/10 recommend.

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