Chapter 1 - Sport & Exercise Psychology

Question 1

What is sport & exercise psychology ?

Answer 1

• its the scientific study of people & their behaviours in sport & exercise & the practical application of that knowledge
• its also the study of the effect psychological & emotional factors have on sport & exercise performance & the effect sport & exercise has on psychological & emotional factors

Question 2

What are the factors of performance on demand?

Answer 2

• motivation, self-awareness, goal setting, arousal/activation control, self-talk, imagery, focus, coping, routines
• other factors include commitment, confidence, composure, character, & competitiveness

Question 3

The history of sports psychology

Answer 3

• post world war 2, universities established laboratories in motor learning & behaviour to determine how people learned motor skills & how practice feedback influenced learning

Question 4

History of sports psychology (period 1)

Answer 4

• called the early years
• 1895 to 1920
• created by Norman Triplett

Question 5

History of sports psychology (period 2)

Answer 5

• called the Griffith era
• 1921 to 1938
• created by Coleman Roberts Griffith

Question 6

History of sports psychology (period 3)

Answer 6

• called preparation for the future (1939-1965)
• created by franklin Henry
• the first world congress of sport psychology in Rome was in 1965
• the international society of sport psychology (ISSP) was created in 1965

Question 7

History of sport psychology (period 4)

Answer 7

• called establishment of academic sport psychology (1966-1977)
• applied consultants emerged
• physical education separate
• a distinction between sport psychology & motor learning emerged

Question 8

History of sport psychology (period 5)

Answer 8

• called multidisciplinary science & practice in sport & exercise psychology (1978-2000)
• exercise psychology emerged
• there was counselling & psychology course work
• the journal of sport & exercise psychology (JSEP) was created in 1979
• the sport psychology book (TSP) was created in 1986

Question 9

History of sport psychology (period 6)

Answer 9

• called contemporary sport & exercise psychology (2000-present)
• funding for exercise & health psychology has emerged
• everything is web based
• biofeedback & mindfulness

Question 10

Certification for sport & exercise psychology

Answer 10

• institutions grant recognition for qualifications

Question 11

Licensing for sport & exercise psychology

Answer 11

• legislative, statutory process restricts practice & use of title
• Only licensed in your designated province/country

Question 12

What is ethical considerations?

Answer 12

• a systematic collection of rules & regulations determined in relation to values given in a society

Question 13

How many ethical principles are there?

Answer 13

• 4

Question 14

What is the 1st ethical principle (respect for the dignity of persons & people)?

Answer 14

• rules of the principle:
• All people regardless of differences
• Non-discrimination, inherent worth
• Imminent harm

Question 15

What is the 2nd ethical principle (responsible caring)?

Answer 15

• rules for the principle:
• Minimize harm & maximize benefits
• Responsibility & corrective action for any harmful effects
• Work within range of competence
• Adequate supervision

Question 16

What is the 3rd ethical principle (integrity in relationships)?

Answer 16

• rules for the principle:
• Accurate & honest
• Straightforward & open
• Objective & unbiased
• Avoid conflicts of interest

Question 17

What is the 4th ethical principle (responsibility to society)?

Answer 17

• rules for the principle:
• Develop knowledge
• Practice freedom of inquiry & debate
• Respect & responsible first priority