Sport Psychology Exam/31 Complete Q’s and
A’s
Sport Psychology - -the study of the psychological and mental factors that
influence and are influenced by participation and performance in sport,
exercise, and physical activity, and the application of the knowledge gained
through this study to everyday settings
-Two Objectives of Sport Psych - -1. Understand the Effects of psychological
factors on sport participation and performance
2. develop professional competency in application of knowledge to facilitate
maximum benefits derived from spot and/or exercise
-Sport and Exercise Psychology applies to - -a broad population base:
coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, agents, parents, athletes, fitness leaders
etc.
-Roles of the sport Psychologist - -Teaching- in university courses, teaching
seminars in sport psych (usually PST) directly to teams and groups of
athletes
Consulting- working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the sport and/or
fitness industry and in sports medicine
Research- inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through
professional meetings and journal articles
-Clinical Sport Psychologists - --licensed psychologists or licensed health
professionals
- trained to work with people across the continuum including severe
emotional or psychological disorders and various lifespans
-are trained to help athletes with problems beyond the scope of educational
sport psychology
-Educational Sports Psychologists - --use mental coach approach-
understand psychology of human movement and performance
-have background training in physical education, kinesiology or exercise and
sport science
-educate and increase athletes' and coaches' awareness of ability to address
issues such as anxiety management, concentration and confidence
development
-Sport Sceince knowledge Domain - -Biomechanics, exercise physiology,
motor development, motor learning and control, sports medicine, sports
pedagogy and sport sociology
A’s
Sport Psychology - -the study of the psychological and mental factors that
influence and are influenced by participation and performance in sport,
exercise, and physical activity, and the application of the knowledge gained
through this study to everyday settings
-Two Objectives of Sport Psych - -1. Understand the Effects of psychological
factors on sport participation and performance
2. develop professional competency in application of knowledge to facilitate
maximum benefits derived from spot and/or exercise
-Sport and Exercise Psychology applies to - -a broad population base:
coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, agents, parents, athletes, fitness leaders
etc.
-Roles of the sport Psychologist - -Teaching- in university courses, teaching
seminars in sport psych (usually PST) directly to teams and groups of
athletes
Consulting- working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the sport and/or
fitness industry and in sports medicine
Research- inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through
professional meetings and journal articles
-Clinical Sport Psychologists - --licensed psychologists or licensed health
professionals
- trained to work with people across the continuum including severe
emotional or psychological disorders and various lifespans
-are trained to help athletes with problems beyond the scope of educational
sport psychology
-Educational Sports Psychologists - --use mental coach approach-
understand psychology of human movement and performance
-have background training in physical education, kinesiology or exercise and
sport science
-educate and increase athletes' and coaches' awareness of ability to address
issues such as anxiety management, concentration and confidence
development
-Sport Sceince knowledge Domain - -Biomechanics, exercise physiology,
motor development, motor learning and control, sports medicine, sports
pedagogy and sport sociology
