Exercise and Sport Psychology

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts in Exercise and Sport Psychology, based on the lecture notes provided.

Exercise and Sport Psychology

The study of the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of individuals engaging in physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition.

Exercise Psychology

Concerned with cognitions, emotions, and behaviors related to changes in cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

Sport Psychology

The application of psychological principles to performance in the areas of sport and athletic performance.

Health Psychology

Examination of personality factors related to compliance in weight loss programs and the effects of behavior modification on the Type A behavior pattern.

Rehabilitation Psychology

Focus on the psychological factors that influence recovery from an injury including the use of imagery and self-talk.

Motivation

A complex set of internal and external forces that influence individuals to behave in certain ways, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Self-efficacy

The belief in one's capability to perform at a certain level or achieve specific goals; influenced by past performance, observing others, social persuasion, and physiological arousal.

Social Cognitive Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals learn and behave through a dynamic interaction between personal, behavioral, and environmental factors.

Self-Determination Theory

A theory that posits motivation comprises competence, autonomy, and relatedness, influencing individuals' engagement and behavior.

Transtheoretical Model

A model explaining behavior change through five stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Attention & Cognition

The ability to focus on relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant ones, which is essential for performing better in tasks.

Drive Theory

A theory positing that performance quality is affected by the level of arousal, where too low or too high arousal can lead to poor performance.

Inverted U-Hypothesis

A theory that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for peak performance, represented as a U-shaped curve.

Exercise Adherence

The behavior of continuing participation in a regular exercise program, which can be challenging for many individuals.

Motivational Interviewing

A client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

O-A-R-S

A technique in motivational interviewing consisting of Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summary statements.