Chapter 1 Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is the scientific study of people and their behavior in sports and exercise activities and the practical application of that knowledge called?
sport and exercise psychology
What are the ABCs of psychology?
Affect (feelings), Behavior (actions), and cognitions (thoughts)
What are the two objectives of sports and exercise psychology?
To understand the effects of psychological factors on performance and understand the effect participation in physical activity has on the psychological factors.
Does the study of sport and exercise psychology only apply to athletes?
No, it can apply to anyone who can participate in activity
What is the inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through professional meetings and journal articles?
research
What role does the sport and exercise psychologist have in university?
teaching
What is the term that refers to working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the fitness industry, military, sports medicine, and physical therapy?
consulting
What sport psychology specialty is licensed and trained to work with people with severe emotional disorders
clinical sport psychologist
What is another name to refer to an educational sport psychology specialist?
mental coach
What sport psychology specialist has training in physical eduction, kin, or exercise science and educates and increases athletes’ and coaches’ awareness of issues like confidence development?
Educational sport psychology specialist
What is Period 1 called?
the early years
What years did period 1 take place?
1893-1920
What is Period 2 called?
the development of labs and psychological testing
What is Period 3 called?
preparation for the future
What is Period 4 called?
Establishment of academic sport psychology
What is Period 5 called?
multidisciplinary science and practice in sport and exercise psychology
What is Period 6 called?
contemporary sport and exercise psychology
In Period 1 (1893), who conducted data-based studies of athletes at Yale, examining reaction and movement times as well as the transfer of physical training?
E.W. Scripture
In period 1 (1897), who conducted the first social psychology and sports psychology experiment, studying the effects of others on cyclist performance?
Norman Triplett
In 1897, who debated the psychological effects of sports on youth?
Second Olympic congress
In 1899, who described personality traits that he believed can be fostered via sports participation?
E.W. Scripture
In 1903, What did the third Olympic congress focus on?
sport psychology
In 1903, who discussed the psychology of play?
G.T.W Patrick
In 1914, who assessed motor reactions, attention, and abilities as they pertain to sport?
R. Cummins