psych of sport

lecture 1 (chap 1 and 19)

sport and exercise psychology definition

scientific study of people and behaviors in sport and exercise activities and practical application of that knowledge

Aim 1 (objective) of the field

understand variables (ex: motivation) that might make people engage or avoid physical activity

Aim (objective 2)

understand how physical activity affects people’s general well-being in a lifespan

model aims and objectives

antecedents (motivation, personality) → physical activity (exercise, sport participation) → consequences (confidence, self esteem)

physical activity definition

any bodily movement that is produced by skeleton/ muscles that results in substantial energy expenditure

exercise psychology definition

study of antecedents and consequences of exercise behavior

sports psychology definition

scientific study of people/ behaviors in sport settings (application of that knowledge)

3 Themes

• Exercise Behavior Promotion (why or why not)

• Dynamic Exercise Psychology (mental during cardio)

• Exercise and Health Psychology

approaches to studying exercise psychology

• Affective

• Biological

• Cognitive

• Personality

• Social

• Most studies integrate multiple perspectives

subfields in sports psych

• social aspects (leadership styles)

• motivation

• individual differences (anxiety, grit)

• psychological skills (goal setting)

• youth development

career paths

• Applied sport psychology practitioner

• Clinical sport psychology

• physical activity and health practitioner \

• Academic sport psychology practitioner