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Sport and Exercise Psychology Defined - ANSWER-The scientific study of people and their behaviors in
sport and exercise activities and the practical application of that knowledge
Two Objectives of Sport
and Exercise Psychology - ANSWER-Objective #1: Understand the effects of psychological factors on
physical and motor performance. Objective #2: Understand the effects of participation in physical
activity on psychological development, health, and well-being.
What population does Sport and Exercise Psychology Apply to? - ANSWER-Broad Population Base:
Seniors, Children, Exercisers, Elite athletes, Average athletes, Persons who are physically and mentally
challenged, Coaches, teachers, and fitness leaders.
What are the roles of the Sport and Exercise Psychologist? - ANSWER-research, teaching, and consulting.
Research - ANSWER-Inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through professional meetings
and journal articles
Teaching - ANSWER-Teaching university courses in either psychology or exercise and sport science
Consulting - ANSWER-Working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the fitness industry and in sports
medicine and physical therapy.
What are the Sport Psychology Specialties? - ANSWER-clinical and educational.
Clinical Sport Psychologists - ANSWER-licensed psychologists: are trained to work with people with
severe emotional disorders; are trained to help athletes with problems such as eating disorders and
substance abuse.
, Educational Sport Psychology Specialists - ANSWER-use mental coach approach—understand psychology
of human movement; have training in physical education, kinesiology, or exercise and sport science;
educate and increase athletes' and coaches' awareness of issues such as anxiety management and
confidence development.
What was Sport Psychology like Before the 1970's? - ANSWER-Exercise science domain was considered
an esoteric interest; Fitness Clubs were rare and little used; Gyms which did exist: Not high tech, Not
fashionable, Few clients (mostly male).
What competitive sport like for women before the 1970's? - ANSWER-not very popular and competition
was frowned upon (mostly cooperative activities, no score was kept)
Sport and exercise psychology is a subfield of what? - ANSWER-psychology.
What has Sport psychology has become more and more focused on? - ANSWER-psychological factors
related to exercise; The field is now called sport and exercise psychology.
What is Period 1 (1893- 1920) characterized by? - ANSWER-Norman Triplett (Cyclists and racing); E.W.
Scripture ("new scientific psychology" , studies on reaction and muscle movement fencers and runners).
What is Period 2 (1921- 1938) characterized by? - ANSWER-Coleman Griffith Era "Father of American
Sport Psychology"; University of Illinois research in athletics is established.
What is Period 3 (1939-1965) characterized by? - ANSWER-Franklin Henry (responsible for scientific
development of the field, psychological aspects of sport and motor skill acquisition); Dorothy Yates
(practiced sport psychology and conducted research, relaxation and positive affirmations).
What is Period 4 (1966-1977) characterized by? - ANSWER-1960's P.E. became academic discipline
(kinesiology or exercise and sport science); Applied sport psych consultants work with teams; Bruce
Ogilvie - Father of North American applied sport psychology "Problem Athletes and How to Handle
Them".
What is Period 5 (1978-2000) characterized by? - ANSWER-Applied sport psychology issues; Growth of
exercise psychology; Separation from motor learning and development; Better research; Journals
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Sport and Exercise Psychology Defined - ANSWER-The scientific study of people and their behaviors in
sport and exercise activities and the practical application of that knowledge
Two Objectives of Sport
and Exercise Psychology - ANSWER-Objective #1: Understand the effects of psychological factors on
physical and motor performance. Objective #2: Understand the effects of participation in physical
activity on psychological development, health, and well-being.
What population does Sport and Exercise Psychology Apply to? - ANSWER-Broad Population Base:
Seniors, Children, Exercisers, Elite athletes, Average athletes, Persons who are physically and mentally
challenged, Coaches, teachers, and fitness leaders.
What are the roles of the Sport and Exercise Psychologist? - ANSWER-research, teaching, and consulting.
Research - ANSWER-Inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through professional meetings
and journal articles
Teaching - ANSWER-Teaching university courses in either psychology or exercise and sport science
Consulting - ANSWER-Working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the fitness industry and in sports
medicine and physical therapy.
What are the Sport Psychology Specialties? - ANSWER-clinical and educational.
Clinical Sport Psychologists - ANSWER-licensed psychologists: are trained to work with people with
severe emotional disorders; are trained to help athletes with problems such as eating disorders and
substance abuse.
, Educational Sport Psychology Specialists - ANSWER-use mental coach approach—understand psychology
of human movement; have training in physical education, kinesiology, or exercise and sport science;
educate and increase athletes' and coaches' awareness of issues such as anxiety management and
confidence development.
What was Sport Psychology like Before the 1970's? - ANSWER-Exercise science domain was considered
an esoteric interest; Fitness Clubs were rare and little used; Gyms which did exist: Not high tech, Not
fashionable, Few clients (mostly male).
What competitive sport like for women before the 1970's? - ANSWER-not very popular and competition
was frowned upon (mostly cooperative activities, no score was kept)
Sport and exercise psychology is a subfield of what? - ANSWER-psychology.
What has Sport psychology has become more and more focused on? - ANSWER-psychological factors
related to exercise; The field is now called sport and exercise psychology.
What is Period 1 (1893- 1920) characterized by? - ANSWER-Norman Triplett (Cyclists and racing); E.W.
Scripture ("new scientific psychology" , studies on reaction and muscle movement fencers and runners).
What is Period 2 (1921- 1938) characterized by? - ANSWER-Coleman Griffith Era "Father of American
Sport Psychology"; University of Illinois research in athletics is established.
What is Period 3 (1939-1965) characterized by? - ANSWER-Franklin Henry (responsible for scientific
development of the field, psychological aspects of sport and motor skill acquisition); Dorothy Yates
(practiced sport psychology and conducted research, relaxation and positive affirmations).
What is Period 4 (1966-1977) characterized by? - ANSWER-1960's P.E. became academic discipline
(kinesiology or exercise and sport science); Applied sport psych consultants work with teams; Bruce
Ogilvie - Father of North American applied sport psychology "Problem Athletes and How to Handle
Them".
What is Period 5 (1978-2000) characterized by? - ANSWER-Applied sport psychology issues; Growth of
exercise psychology; Separation from motor learning and development; Better research; Journals
