SPORT PSYCHOLOGY FINAL PAPER
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY SHEET
●● Who is the founder of American sports psychology?
Answer: Coleman Griffith (Cubs until 1940)
●● When were the first full-time sport psychologists hired?
Answer: 2000's
●● When did the explosion of sport psychology positions occur?
Answer: 2010's until now
●● What are some mental health issues athletes may face?
Answer: Anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, eating disorders,
stress, trauma disorders
●● What are some sports-related needs of athletes?
Answer: Performance issues, coach/team related issues, injury,
unhealthy perfectionism, athletic identity, overtraining/burnout,
confidence
, ●● What are some general issues athletes may encounter?
Answer: Stress, relationship concerns, career concerns, financial issues,
academic issues, family issues
●● What are some team needs in sport psychology?
Answer: Motivation, communication, trust, goals, etc.
●● What techniques are utilized in sport psychology?
Answer: Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation, goal setting, self-talk,
etc.
●● Stages of change model
Answer: Categories: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
●● Precontemplation
Answer: No mention of behavior change
●● Contemplation
Answer: Aware of problem, not committed to change
●● Preparation
Answer: Intends to take action to change
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY SHEET
●● Who is the founder of American sports psychology?
Answer: Coleman Griffith (Cubs until 1940)
●● When were the first full-time sport psychologists hired?
Answer: 2000's
●● When did the explosion of sport psychology positions occur?
Answer: 2010's until now
●● What are some mental health issues athletes may face?
Answer: Anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, eating disorders,
stress, trauma disorders
●● What are some sports-related needs of athletes?
Answer: Performance issues, coach/team related issues, injury,
unhealthy perfectionism, athletic identity, overtraining/burnout,
confidence
, ●● What are some general issues athletes may encounter?
Answer: Stress, relationship concerns, career concerns, financial issues,
academic issues, family issues
●● What are some team needs in sport psychology?
Answer: Motivation, communication, trust, goals, etc.
●● What techniques are utilized in sport psychology?
Answer: Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivation, goal setting, self-talk,
etc.
●● Stages of change model
Answer: Categories: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
●● Precontemplation
Answer: No mention of behavior change
●● Contemplation
Answer: Aware of problem, not committed to change
●● Preparation
Answer: Intends to take action to change
