What is Sport and Exercise Psychology Flashcards
sport
competitive physical activity
three factors that affect sport performance
1)coach 2)athlete 3)environment
all three intertwined around athletic performance and eachother
Fields of Psychology
experimental, developmental, cognitive, clinical/counseling psychology, sensation and perception, social psychology
fields of sports psychology
applied sport psychology
clinical sport psychology
educational sport psychology
Educational Sport Psychology (PST)
- Goal setting (improves efficiency)
- Relaxation/Stress Management/Management Control
- Visualization (Imagery)
- Attentional Skills (Concentration/Focus)
- Positive Self-Talk/Cognitive Reconstructing
- Teamwork (Group Dynamics)
Clinical Sport Psychology (General Student/Athlete concerns)
- academic issues/time management skills
- adjustment to college
- interpersonal relationships (romance, daterape, roommates)
- family problems (far away, game attendance)
- eating disorders
- substance abuse
- phobias (afraid of flying)
Sports Related Issues
- playing time
- coping with rehab from injuries
- staleness/burnout/overtraining
- retirement/transition
- leadership (captains vs leaders, can train leadership)
- slumps (poor performance of previously well learned)
- health issues, weight control, eating disorders
- conflicts with team members/coaches
- substance abuse
Exercise Psychology
motivation
adherence
exercise addiction/dependence
strategies for behavior change
behavior change (martial arts in juvenile detention)
- use of sport/exercise as vehicle for behavior change
- strategies involved in persuasion, communication, adherence
Keys to Successful Performance
need all 4
1) Physical Training
2) Skill Enhancement
3) Strategies for practice/competition
4) Psychological Preparation (ATTITUDE, goals, concentration, relaxation)
