PSYCHOLOGY

the scientific study of people and their behaviours in sport and exercise. and the practical application of that knowledge

teaching research consultancy

licensed - national boards (British psychological society) - psychologist is a protected term work with athletes with emotional disorders and issues like eating disorders and abuse

trained in exercise and sport science, physical education or kinesiology good understanding of human movement aren’t trained to work with emotional disorders/ issues main role is to educate athletes and coaches can be certified to practice (eg BASES)

information skills support proactive approach humanistic orientation learning from coaches and athletes

systematic approach to studying question control of variables empirical - method critical - lots of evaluation

to generate theory describe, explain and predict behaviour

a set of inter related facts that presents a systematic view of some kind of phenomenon in order to describe, explain and predict its future occurrences

observe collect preliminary data hypothesize test the hypothesis repeat postulate the theory

involves observing or assessing variables without changing the environment in any way eg. examine relationship between levels of motivation and running performance

involves manipulation and observation examination of cause and effect eg the use of imagery training on penalty kick accuracy

physiological processes of the brain and how much they influence behaviour assessing HR, brainwave activity, muscle action potentials and determining relationship between these and sport and exercise behaviour application- biofeedback training

behaviour results from the complex interaction between the environment and ones personal makeup application - influence of parents/ coaches on their experience in sport

behaviour determined by both the environment and cognition, with thoughts and interpretations playing an important role application - modify cognitions through psychological skills such as imagery and self talk

European federation of sport psychology

international society of sport psychology

North American society for psychology of sport and physical activity

objective subjective

a general statement of intent eg - I want to do well in my studies

attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task usually within a specified time limit eg - I want to complete my essay by Friday

performance outcome process

focus on outcome/ competitive results of events usually based on social comparisons eg winning a match

specific end products of performance can be achieved relatively independently of how others do eg - finishing a round of golf 2 under par

specific behaviours in which the performer will engage in during performance involve improving form, technique and strategy eg- staying focused or maintaining power