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bkx PSY212 T3, P1
PSY-212 Test #3, Part 1: Sports Psychology
Question | Answer |
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Sports Psychology | the scientific study of people and their behaviors in sport and exercise contexts and the practical application of that knowledge |
Two Primary Goals in Sports Psychology | 1) Understand effects of psychological factors on physical and motor performance 2) Understand effects of physical activity on psychological development, health, and well-being |
Three Specializations of Sports Psychology | 1) Research 2) Teaching 3) Consulting |
Triplett | Wanted to see if cyclists performed best when racing against the clock, when racing against other people, or when paced by a motorcycle - found they performed best when cycling WITH other people (even if not against) |
C. Griffith | Father of sports psychology in North America, established first sports psychology laboratory, first psychologist hired by a sports team |
F. Henry | Largely responsible for the field's scientific development |
Ogilvie | Father of North American APPLIED sports psychology |
Dorothy Harris | First American AND first woman to be admitted to the International Society of Sports Psychology, first female president of the North American Society of Sports Psychology |
Chicken-egg issue in athleticism | Does personality drive an athlete or is personality affected by involvement in athletics? |
Gravitational hypothesis | Personality leads to athletics |
At what age does participation in team sports peak? | 12 years |
Lazarus Stress Appraisal Model | 1) Primary appraisal - assess the stressor 2) Secondary appraisal - assess the availability of resources |
Three Psychological Responses to Injury | 1) Cognitive appraisal - readjustment of performance goals, self-confidence, and coping skills 2) Emotional response - fear of the unknown, anger, grief, etc. 3) Behavioral response - rehab, social support, psychological skills training |