Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology

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Sport & Exercise Psychology

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A sub-discipline in Kinesiology that involves the study of human thought, emotion, and behavior in physical activity (PA).

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ABC’s of PA

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Affect: emotions
Behavior: behavior
Cognitions: thoughts

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Affect

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Studies how emotion relates to performance and physical activity.

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Behavior

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Studies how emotion relates to performance and physical activity.

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Cognitions

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how thoughts influence and are influenced by participation in physical activity.

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Primary Objectives of Sport Psychology

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-How psychological factors affect an individual’s physical and motor performance

*How participation in sport and exercise affect a person’s psychological development, health, and well-being

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Impact of Participation in Sport and Exercise

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How participation in sport and exercise affects a person’s psychological development, health, and well-being.

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Who is Sport & Exercise Psychology for?

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Seniors
Children
Exercisers
Coaches, teachers, & fitness leaders
Physically & mentally challenged
Elite/Average athletes
Military

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Sport Psychology Careers

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-teaching
-reaserch
-consultants (hand on )

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Clinical Sport Psychologist

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A licensed psychologist who focuses on consulting individuals with emotional disorders.

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Sport Psychology Consultant

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A professional who educates and teaches mental skills to enhance athletic performance.

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Certified Mental Performance Coach

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A coach who works on the field to enhance athletes’ mental skills.

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Mental Skills Training

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Intervention techniques such as
-goal setting
-imagery
-self-talk
-to enhance performance.

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The father of American Sport Psychology

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Coleman Griffith
-first examined psychological aspects of sport in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)

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A professional credential accredited in 2020 for sport psychology consultants. (protects the discipline)

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4 common research methods in sport psych

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-questionare
-interviews
- observation
- physiological mesures

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Questionnaires

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Surveys or psychological inventories used to measure specific skills like confidence and anxiety.

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Interviews

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A method to obtain deeper understanding of beliefs, experiences, or values.

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Observations

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A research method involving the observation of behavior, often using video replay.

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Physiological Measures

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Biofeedback markers used to measure physical, mental, and emotional responses.

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Personality

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The characteristics or blend of characteristics that make a person unique.

• more self-confidence
• stress coping
  -controlled emotion
  -attention span
• anxiety as benifitial
  -determined in sport

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3 Personality Characteristics of positive exercise behavior

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-more confident
-higher self motivation
- tendency to be busy/ energetic

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Personality Changes

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-self-esteem
-mood
-anxiety levels
-depression
-symptoms
-stress

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Self-confidence

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A trait shown to correlate with successful athletic performance.

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Self-motivation

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A strong predictor of beginning and continuing an exercise program.

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Exercise

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Participation linked to improvements in self-esteem, mood, anxiety levels, depression symptoms, and stress.

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Motivation

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The direction and intensity of effort in pursuing goals.

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What is Self-Determination Theory?

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A theory stating that motivation is driven by the fulfillment of certain psychological needs.

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What does competence refer to in Self-Determination Theory?

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The feeling of being capable and effective, often expressed as 'I am capable

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What does autonomy refer to in Self-Determination Theory?

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A sense of choice and control over one's actions.

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What role do social connections play in Self-Determination Theory?

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they refer to the importance of environment an relationship in motivation

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Intrinsic motivation

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Engaging in a behavior for the pleasure or satisfaction derived from that behavior. (embedded)

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Extrinsic motivation

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Engaging in a behavior to achieve an external reward or outcome.

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Arousal

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A state of bodily energy or physical and mental readiness that influences performance.

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Optimal arousal

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Theory arguing that humans are driven to increase or decrease arousal - muscle tention -thoughts -focus

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Mindfulness

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A topic of research in sport psychology focused on present-moment awareness.

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Choking under pressure

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A phenomenon where performance deteriorates under stress or high stakes.

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Burnout

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A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion often linked to prolonged stress.

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Cohesion

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The degree to which team members work together effectively.

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Imagery

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A mental technique used to enhance performance through visualization.

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Focus

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The ability to concentrate on relevant tasks and ignore distractions.