SPORT PSYCHOLOGY PYC4812 Assignment

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY PYC4812 Assignment PYC4812 – Sport Psychology Assignment Number Contents Section A.................................................................................................................... 2 Definition of Applied Sport Psychology ................................................................... 2 5 instances where sport psychology principles should ideally be used:.................. 2 Section B.................................................................................................................... 3 Mental Toughness .................................................................................................. 3 Section C.................................................................................................................... 4 Annotated Bibliography........................................................................................... 4 Article 1................................................................................................................ 4 Article 2................................................................................................................ 4 Article 3................................................................................................................ 5 Section D.................................................................................................................... 6 Summary of Articles................................................................................................ 6 2 Section A Definition of Applied Sport Psychology Applied sports psychology focuses on the psychological factors that affect the participation and performance of sports and exercise. The psychological effects from participation, theory and interventions can be used to improve performance and personal growth. 5 instances where sport psychology principles should ideally be used: 1. Experienced coaches whose teams may be in jeopardy due to mental lapses or team members not handling pressure in the game. 2. When dealing with injured players, it would be good to incorporate psychological skills into the player’s injury rehabilitation program to help them recover quicker and be more mentally stable. 3. As a fitness coach, to help aspiring health fitness clients to set fitness goals, plan strategies and help them to achieve these goals. 4. As a coach, to help players who are either taking performance enhancement drugs or have eating disorders. The coach can help them to understand their psychological position and assist them to achieve their sport goals without using the performance enhancement drugs and assist with proper eating plans. 5. As a physical education teacher, to help students to be motivated to participate in the class.