Week 8 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

Question 1

Name the three principles of self-determination theory

Answer 1

1. Autonomy of choice
2. Competence
3. Relatedness

Question 2

describe the core components of the program Life Matters

Answer 2

developing stronger mental abilities (coping mechanisms) through exercise/ games

Question 3

In the life matters program, why were the boys and girls separated?

Answer 3

Macho society, separating by gender made it easier for the boys to be more vulnerable

Question 4

What is the overarching theme of the program Life Matters?

Answer 4

“control the controllable”

Question 5

What did the sessions always end with?

Answer 5

A thought for the day

Question 6

What did the games help to accomplish

Answer 6

teamwork, communication, and trust

Question 7

What was the average attendance for the program?

Answer 7

8.82/ 15

Question 8

How is the field of psychology different in Buenos Aires?

Answer 8

1. More than 4 times the number of psychologists compared with the US
2. Psychoanalytic focus
3. Group CBT framework unusual

Question 9

Although unable to complete post-test data, what were the most valued components of the program in the villas?

Answer 9

1. being able to develop confidence

2. idea of controlling the controllable

Question 10

Although there were good outcomes for the former gang members/ ex- drug users and sellers, what important factor wasn’t significant post-intervention?

Answer 10

Controlling events (controlling good events showed more improvement than controlling bad events)

Question 11

Name the 5 Cs of positive youth development used in Botswana

Answer 11

Competence
Confidence
Connection
Character
Caring

Question 12

In Cleveland what session did Stephanie skip, which she feels is integral to the program?

Answer 12

Confidence