Psychology of Physical Education, Exercise, and Sport

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Psychology of Physical Education, Exercise, and
Sport

• What is psychology?

• Scientific study of human behavior

• What is sport and exercise psychology?

• Scientific study of people and their behaviors
  in sport and exercise contexts and the practical
  applications of that knowledge

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Goals of Sport Psychology

• To study how psychological variables influence
  motor, exercise, or sport behavior
• To study how motor behavior influences
  psychological variables

• Examines why, when, how and under what conditions
  those involved in sport and exercise behave the
  way they do

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What Do Sport Psychologists Do?

• Teach
• Research
• Consult

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Specialties in Sport Psychology

• Clinical Sport Psychologists

• Licensed
• Training to treat emotional disorders

• Educational Sport Psychologists

• Sport and exercise background
• Mental Coach

• Both have knowledge in psychology and sport and
  exercise sciences

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Sport and Exercise Psychology Orientations

• Psychophysiological
• Physiological processes of the brain
• Social-Psychological
• Interaction of person and the environment
• Cognitive-Behavioral
• Cognitions of the individual

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History of Sport and Exercise Psychology

• The Early Years (1895-1920)
• Norman Triplett (1897)
• Social facilitation-why cyclists rode faster in
  the presence of others
• The Griffith Era (1921-1938)
• Coleman Griffith (Father of Sport Psychology)
• U of Illinois psychologist in PE dept
• Worked with Chicago Cubs, Dizzy Dean, Knute
  Rockne, Red Grange

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History of Sport and Exercise Psychology

• Preparation for the Future (1929-1965)
• Franklin Henry
• Responsible for fields scientific development
• Trained others to do research in sport in motor
  skill acquisition
• Establishment of Academic Sport Psychology
  (1966-1977)
• Separate component in PE discipline
• Bruce Ogilvie-father of North American applied
  sport psychology

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History of Sport and Exercise Psychology

• Contemporary Sport and Exercise Psychology
  (1978-present)
• Development of journals-field promoted
  professionally
• Professional Organizations
• More coursework and graduate specializations

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Survey Results

• Professions

• Health Professions-11

• Teaching and Coaching-5

• Sport Management-2

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Subjects of Interest

• Top 3
• Motivation
• Goal Setting
• Stress Management
• Others of significant interest
• Confidence
• Imagery
• Individual Differences