HNRS 129Research in Psychology and Legacy of John Wooden
Honors Collegium · 5 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)
Designed for College Honors students. Exploration of life and work of Coach John Wooden, with particular attention to his pyramid of success, how he was viewed and is remembered by his players, and relationship between his philosophy and academic research. His philosophical approach as lens through which to explore research in fields of sport and education psychology. Connects different elements of Coach Wooden’s pyramid of success (and other aspects of his coaching philosophy) to research in psychology.
P/NP or letter grading.
When it runs
Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.
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