kin week 3
Sport and exercise psychology- the scientific study of psychological factors that are associated with participation and performance in sport, exercise and other types of physical activity
Link between our mind and body that is inherent in physical activity
Sport psychology- focuses on the psychological aspects of competitive sport
Exercise psychology- focuses on the psychological aspects of fitness, exercise, health, and wellness
ABC’s of physical activity-
Affect- emotions
Behavior- actions
Cognitions- thoughts
Hayden hurst video about this mental health- how we overcame and journaled and how he was injured and couldnt play. He swicthed from baseball to football bc he wasnt good anymore
Sport psychologist is an inaccurate umbrella term.
Certified mental performance consultants- kin trained practitioners of sport n exercise psychology focused on the education or teaching of skills tro enhance performance.
Clinical psychologists- licensed practitioners who provide psychotherapy and consultations for individuals with clinical conditions like depression, phobia, or anorexia.
psychiatrists - medical doctor that treats severe n complicated psychopathic disorders, like schizophrenia, with both meds and counseling
Research methods in SEP:
Questionnaires - standardized measures of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
Interviews- in depth, more complex response
Observation- checklist ir coding to see how often you see a certain behvaior
Physiological- measure physical, mental, and emotional responses
Biochemical- analyze blood or urine typically as a result of stress
Content analysis- analyze written or video work
Overview of knowledge in SEP
Personality -
Effects of personality on sport- no set of traits exist for an athletic person
But in looking at successful bs unsuccessful athletes- successful ones r more confident n mentally tough
Effects of personality on exercise- no set of traits exist for an exercise personality
But in looking at consisten exercisers vs sedentary people- exercisers are more self motivated, confident, and perfer and overall energetic active fast paced life
Effects of sport on personality- sport does not build character, often reduces prosocial behavior
Effects of exercise on personality- exercise has been shown to produce several character benefits like: enhanced self concept, positive psychological well being, decreased depression n anxiety.
Motiavtion
Motivational fuels-
Enjoyment- are u happy doing it. Try to achieve a flow state
Competence- are you good at it. Try to achieve mastery
Autonomy- are u in control of it. Try and achieve self determination
Relatedness- are u feeling included. Try and achieve belonging
Arousal and anxiety
Arousal- inverted U model- a state of physical and psychological activation or readiness
Anxiety- a negative response to high arousal situation characterized by apprehension and feelings of threat
Stress- a process in which individuals perceive an imbalance between their response capabilities and the demands of the situation
Interpersonal and group processes- how the presence of others help and hurt our participation and worth
Presence of others: increase arousal but it depends on skill and perception
Developmental concerns- what are we teaching young athletes
Barriers to good sporting behavior:
Performance sport- winning over everything else makes kids bend rules
Sports media- increased drama exposure means this is normal and getting attention
Professional athletes- young athletes look up to the behaviors of their sport heroes.
Mental skills- arguable more important than physical skills
Mental skills benefit all who practice them- goal setting, self talk, attentional control, imagery, physical relaxation techniques
Goal setting- smart goals: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time based
Physically writing down goals shown to be more effective at accomplishment
Self talk- positive self talk: instructional or motivational
Instructional- provide guidance to achieve
Motivational- provide encouragement to achieve
Negative self talk- catastrophizing, blaming, ruminating, rehearsing
Reframing- trained to reframe negative self talk into positive self-talk “i am not good at this→ I will improve this”
Attentional control and focusing- maintaining control and focus may be the most important mental skill for any type of physical activity
Focus on the body (association)
Distract ourselves (dissociation)
Choking- too much association.
Imagery- using ones senses to create or re create an experience in the mind
Images guide beliefs and beliefs guide performances
Physical relaxation techniques- many physiological benefits of relaxation techniques
Ways to relax: autogenic relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, mindfulness, outside relaxation
Burnout- feelings of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. Negative mood. Lack of accomplishment.