Slides #4 Flashcards
History of PE and kinesiology in Canada
First PE programs in school emphasis on drills & calisthenics -1850
First National PE program -1909
1st PE degree program at McGill - 1940
1st official Kinesiology degree - 1967
New kinesiology sub-disciplines start to emerge - 1970s+
Sport and exercise psychology
Study of the physical factors associated with participation and performance in sport, exercise and other types of physical activity
Exercise psychology
People participating in exercise or physical activity for positive health outcomes
Sport psychology
Copping athletes perform at the upper range of their capabilities and more throughly enjoy the sport performance process
History of sport psychology
First psyc paper - 1900
Sport psyc sub-discipline emerges - 1970s+
Ex psyc. Sub- discipline emerges - 1980s+
General areas of study in PE and exercise psyc
- Factors that influence to no participation in sport, exercise and PA
- Psychology outcomes from participation in sport, exercise, and PA
- Modify sport, exercise, and PA programs to enrich the experience for participants
- Strategies (visualization, self-talk, relaxation techniques) to enhance performance and cope with the pressure of competition.
Psychological benefits for participating in exercise PA and sports.
Improved health related quality of life. Improve mood. Reduction of symptoms associated depression. Reduce anxiety. Effective stress management. Opportunities to experience peak moments. Sense of achievement aesthetic a creative experiences.
Mental Health
State will be an effective functioning in which individual realizes he’s her her own abilities, is resilient to the stress of life, and is able to make a positive contribution to his or her community
Neurobiological hypothesis
Behaviour occurs in changes in structural and functional composition of the brain.
Exercise induces growth factor cascades and reduces inflammation and other risk factors.
Both of these changes could help to improve brain health and function.
Psychological hypothesis
Assumption is that PA behaviour is determined by interchange between people and their environment
self- determination theory
Self determined processes through people acquires the motivation to initiate new behaviours and maintain them over time.
Behaviour hypothesis
Changes in PA behaviour mediated by changes in relevant and associated behaviours such as improved sleep, self regulation, coping skills that can influence mental health.
Autonomy
Independently solving problems ex. Do it for pleasure no reward needed
Competence
Mastery/ confidence /level of skill in subject or field
Ex. Proficient typer
Relatedness
Interact socially
Ex. A dream related to u eating a pickle earlier