UNC EXSS 181 FINAL EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of Sport and Exercise psychology - ANS The scientific study of human behaviour in
sport and exercise, and the practical application of that knowledge" (Gill, 2000)
Three roles of sport Psychologists - ANS Research: plan, design, implement and evaluate
research. Theoretical and applied research and intervention.
Teaching: university courses. All levels. Community and sport organizations.
Consulting: help individuals and teams improve performance, manage demands, and enhance
well-being. Educational, counseling, clinical.
2 major types of questions in the field - ANS Psychological factors on sport/physical activity
behavior and performance
Participating in sport/physical activity on psychological development, health, and well-being
B=f(P,E) - ANS Behavior is a function of both the Person and his/her Environment
Dynamic
Precise prediction is difficult
Need to understand BOTH person and context
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, History: Main figures and what did they do - ANS ~~Norman Triplett: Key figure in history of
social and sport & exercise psychology
Studied social facilitation of bikers
Tested whether bikers rode faster when in groups than alone
~~Coleman Griffith: "Father of Modern Sport Psychology"
1st research lab
25 research articles
Studied Red Grange at Illinois
Worked with Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs
6 periods of sport psychology - ANS Early Years (1895-1920)
Griffith Era (1921-1938)
Lab at University of Illinois
Preparation for the Future (1939-1965)
Franklin Henry establishes grad program
Establishment of Academic Branch (1966-1977)
1st NASPSPA conference
Multidisciplinary Research (1978-2000)
New research and establishment of journals
Contemporary (2000-Present)
3 ways of knowing: advantages and disadvantages - ANS Common sense
Intuition, speculation
Strengths: easy, quick
Limitations: not based on experience or data so greatest chance of being wrong
Practical Experience
Observations, case studies
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Definition of Sport and Exercise psychology - ANS The scientific study of human behaviour in
sport and exercise, and the practical application of that knowledge" (Gill, 2000)
Three roles of sport Psychologists - ANS Research: plan, design, implement and evaluate
research. Theoretical and applied research and intervention.
Teaching: university courses. All levels. Community and sport organizations.
Consulting: help individuals and teams improve performance, manage demands, and enhance
well-being. Educational, counseling, clinical.
2 major types of questions in the field - ANS Psychological factors on sport/physical activity
behavior and performance
Participating in sport/physical activity on psychological development, health, and well-being
B=f(P,E) - ANS Behavior is a function of both the Person and his/her Environment
Dynamic
Precise prediction is difficult
Need to understand BOTH person and context
1 @COPYRIGHT THEBRIGHT 2025/2026
, History: Main figures and what did they do - ANS ~~Norman Triplett: Key figure in history of
social and sport & exercise psychology
Studied social facilitation of bikers
Tested whether bikers rode faster when in groups than alone
~~Coleman Griffith: "Father of Modern Sport Psychology"
1st research lab
25 research articles
Studied Red Grange at Illinois
Worked with Notre Dame and Chicago Cubs
6 periods of sport psychology - ANS Early Years (1895-1920)
Griffith Era (1921-1938)
Lab at University of Illinois
Preparation for the Future (1939-1965)
Franklin Henry establishes grad program
Establishment of Academic Branch (1966-1977)
1st NASPSPA conference
Multidisciplinary Research (1978-2000)
New research and establishment of journals
Contemporary (2000-Present)
3 ways of knowing: advantages and disadvantages - ANS Common sense
Intuition, speculation
Strengths: easy, quick
Limitations: not based on experience or data so greatest chance of being wrong
Practical Experience
Observations, case studies
2 @COPYRIGHT THEBRIGHT 2025/2026
