Chapter 1 L1&2

Question 1

is the scientific
study of people and their behaviors in sport and
exercise contexts and the practical application
of that knowledge (Gill & Williams 2008).

Answer 1

SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

Question 2

the specialized field of sports psychology has
developed rapidly in
recent years.

Answer 2

ROLE OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Question 3

a primary function of participants in any
scholarly field is to advance the knowledge
within the field by conducting
research.

Answer 3

RESEARCH ROLE

Question 4

many sport and exercise
psychology specialists teach university courses
such as exercise psychology, applied sport
psychology, and the social psychology of sport.

Answer 4

TEACHING ROLE

Question 5

a third important role is
consulting with individual athletes or athletic
teams to develop psychological skills for
enhancing competitive performance and
training.

Answer 5

CONSULTING ROLE

Question 6

have extensive
training in psychology so they can detect and
treat individuals with emotional disorders (e.g.,
severe depression, suicidal tendencies).

Answer 6

CLINICAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGISTS

Question 7

This organization is designed solely to
promote research and practice in applied sport
and exercise psychology.

Answer 7

Association for Applied Sport Psychology
(AASP)

Question 8

Division 47 Sport and Exercise Psychology One
of almost 50 divisions in the APA (the largest
professional psychology organization in the
United States).

Answer 8

American Psychological Association (APA)

Question 9

Begun in 1968, this organization is
designed to promote scientific, educational, and
professional efforts in Europe.

Answer 9

European Federation of Sport Psychology
(FEPSAC)

Question 10

This is
one of the oldest organizations focusing on the
psychological aspects of sport and physical
activity.

Answer 10

North American Society for the Psychology of
Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)

Question 11

This
journal publishes articles on all aspects of sport
psychology.

Answer 11

SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW

Question 12

Begun in 1970, this is the official journal of the
International Society of Sport Psychology. It is
aimed at enhancing theoretical and practical knowledge in the science of physical activity,
exercise, and sport.

Answer 12

International Journal of Sport Psychology

Question 13

This, one of the newest journals in the field,
publishes critical reviews of the research in
sport and exercise psychology.

Answer 13

INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

Question 14

Begun
in 1989, this is the official journal of the AASP.

Answer 14

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Question 15

This journal publishes basic and applied sport
and exercise psychology research studies.
Begun in 1979, it is one of the oldest and most
respected research journals in the field.

Answer 15

JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

Question 16

Begun
in 2000, this journal provides a forum for
scholarly reports in sport and exercise
psychology broadly defined.

Answer 16

The Psychology of Sport and Exercise

Question 17

This journal, which
began in 1987, publishes both applied research
and professional practice articles designed to
facilitate the delivery of psychological services
to coaches and athletes.

Answer 17

The Sport Psychologist

Question 18

This
journal publishes articles on all aspects of sport
psychology. The training of sport psychologists
and the practice of sport and exercise
psychology are a particular focus.

Answer 18

Sport and Exercise Psychology Review

Question 19

This
journal publishes articles on all aspects of sport
psychology. The training of sport psychologists
and the practice of sport and exercise
psychology are a particular focus.

Answer 19

Sport and Exercise Psychology Review

Question 20

specialists have
extensive training in sport and exercise science,
physical education, and kinesiology.

Answer 20

Educational Sport Psychology