Intro to SPORPSY Flashcards
Sport and exercise psychology is the scientific study of (blank)
people and their behaviors in sport and exercises contexts and the practical application of that knowledge
2 objectives of sport and exercise psychology
- to understand how psychological factors affect physical or motor performance
- to understand how participation in physical activity affects psychological development, health, and well-being
3 primary roles of sports psychologists
research, teaching, consulting
2 specialties of sport psychology
clinical and educational
The first person to conduct a sport psychology experiment
Norman Triplett
What was the experiment made by Norman Triplett?
how the presence of competitors affect cyclists’ performance
This person saw sport as an excellent way to advance a more scientific and data-based approach to psychology
E.W. Scripture
What did E.W. Scripture study?
reaction and muscle movement of fencers and runners and the transfer of physical training
This person is considered the Father of America Sport Psychology
Coleman Griffith
Coleman Griffith is known for these 2 things
- developing the first lab in sport psychology
- initiating one of the first coaching schools in America
Coleman Griffith was the team psychologist for which NFL team?
Chicago Cubs
This person is largely responsible for the scientific development of sport psychology
Franklin Henry
What was Franklin Henry’s focus of study?
sport and motor skill acquisition
These 2 individuals helped create the academic discipline of sport and exercise psychology
Warren Johnson and Arthur Slatter-Hammel
She is one of the first women to practice sport psychology
Dorothy Hazeltine Yates