Lecture 2: Psychologists in Action

Question 1

What is the definition of applied sport psychology? (Anderson et al.)

Answer 1

1. Applying theories, principles and techniques.
2. Induces a psycho-behavioural change.
3. Increases personal growth, performance and quality of experience.

Question 2

What are the areas of focus for applied sport psychology?

Answer 2

Optimising performance: through psychological techniques and strategies
Other factors: improved wellbeing, lifestyle and intra-personal factors

Question 3

What are the main roles for a sport psychologists?

Answer 3

Teaching
Research
Application

Question 4

What were the main results of the FIFPro study?

Answer 4

Anxiety and depression increased upon retirement

Alcohol, smoking and adverse nutrition will increase with retirement

Question 5

What were some of the conclusions of the FIFPro study?

Answer 5

Career planning is needed
Raised awareness of the SPC role is required
Need to reduce the stigma around mental health

Question 6

Name some barriers sport psychologists will face.

Answer 6

Quick fix solution 
Finance 
Lack of knowledge on SPC role 
Seen as over-thinking 
Only for real problems 
Stigma attached with seeing an SPC

Question 7

What did Pain and Harwood identify as the biggest barrier to SPC’s?

Answer 7

Finance

Question 8

What did Lubker et al. identify as the most important SPC characteristics?

Answer 8

Confidentiality
Same gender
Same clothing
Knows demands of the sport

Question 9

What did SPC’s perceive as the 5 most important characteristics of an effective SPC? (Lubker et al.)

Answer 9

Professional Status
Sport Culture 
Physical Characteristics 
Athletic Background 
Interpersonal

Question 10

What characteristics would the ideal athlete attitude have for an MST? (Martin et al.)

Answer 10

Seeking help
Intention to use training
Adherence to training

Question 11

What are the influencing factors on athletes using an SPC?

Answer 11

Gender
Age
Previous Experience
Sport Type