Chapter 1: Introducing Sports and Exercise Psychology

What is sport & exercise psychology?

An interdisciplinary scientific and applied field that embraces the integration of sport science and psychological knowledge.

Two types of sport and exercise psychology?

SCIENTIFIC         and          APPLIED

What is applied SEP?

the application of implementation of SEP in real-world settings

What is scientific SEP?

the development of knowledge within the area of SEP

What are reasons an athlete may see a sport psychology consultant?

Burnout, lack of confidence, anxiety, motivation, injury

2 kinds of scientific fields? (and examples)

1. Psychological factors on performance (A is psychological B is sport)

Ex. Visualize a soccer kick

2. Participation on psychological development (A is sport B is psychological)

Ex. Sport helps with your psychology

Careers in SEP?

1. Research
2. Teaching
3. Consulting

How does licensing of sports psychology work?

In Canada, provincial and territorial laws regulate the term ‘Psychologist’ (only can be called this if you have PhD is psychology)

Difference between Sport Psychologist and Mental Performance Consultant

PHD in psychology to be called a "psychologist"
Sport psychology- can only work with sports (not other mental issues)

Standards of conduct?

- Ethics is concerned with matters of right or wrong.
- Ethics refers to the parameters of the relationship between the consultant, athlete or team.
- Ethical responsibility: to at best help athletes, and at worst, do no harm.

Scientific construct definition? What are the three concepts of scientific construct?

Specifically defined terms created for a scientific purpose

- Depression
- Stress
- Cohesion

Independent vs dependant variable? (with examples)

Independent Variable (IV)

- That which is manipulated
- Ex. Levels of PA

Dependant variable (DV)

- Outcome as a resut of manipulating the IV
- Ex. Improvement of sleep

Theory definition

Describes relationships between variables (testable hypothesis)

Hypothesis definition

Hypothesis: educated guess about the nature of the relationship

Good attitude =

Better behaviour (which means change peoples attitude to enjoy exercise)

List and explain the 2 methods of research (with examples).

Quantitative Methods: counting the amount of a variable or a set of variables

Ex. Pedometers, survey data

Qualitative Methods: understanding the meaning people assign to their experiences.

Ex. Interviews, observations

3 types of evidence based practice?

1. Peer reviewed journals
2. Collaboration between the client and practitioner
3. Practitioners need to consider their level of competence to deliver the interventions