Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Sport and Exercise Psychology
The scientific study of people and their
behaviors in sport and exercise activities and
the practical applications of that knowledge.
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Two Objectives of Sport and Exercise Psychology
1. Understand the effects of psychological
factors on physical and motor performance.
2. Understand the effects of participating in
physical activity on psychological development,
health, and well-being.
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Roles of the Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Research
Teaching
Consulting
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Sport Psychology Specialties
Clinical sportpsychologists
Educational sport psychology specialists
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Clinical Sport Psychologists
Licensed psychologists
Trained to work with individuals with severe
emotional disorders
Trained to help athletes with issues like eating
disorders and substance abuse
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Educational Sport Psychology Specialists
Use mental coach approach understand psychology
of human movement.
Have training in physical education, kinesiology,
or exercise and sport science.
Educate and increase athlete and coach awareness
of issues such as anxiety management and
confidence development.
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Relationship of Sport Science and Psychology of
Knowledge to Sport and Exercise Psychology
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Comparing Strengths and Limitations of Scientific
and Professional Practice Knowledge
Professional Practice Knowledge
Strengths
Limitations
Holistic
Less reliable
Innovative
Lack of explanations
Immediate
Greater susceptibility to bias
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PsychophysiologicalOrientation
Examines underlying psychophysiological processes
of the brain in terms of primary causes of
behavior.
Example Biofeedback to train marksmen
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SocialPsychologicalOrientation
Behavior is determined by a complex interaction
of the social environment and the personal
make-up of the athlete or exerciser.
Example How a leaders style and strategies
foster group cohesion
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CognitiveBehavioralOrientation
Behavior is determined by both the environment
and thoughts (cognitions).
Example Studying differences on confidence,
anxiety, etc. among tennis players with or
without burnout