Sports and Excercise Psychology Flashcards
What is Sport and Exercise Psychology?
Sport and exercise psychology is an interdisciplinary scientific and applied field that embraces the integration of sport science and psychological knowledge
What is Positive psychology?
Positive psychology focuses on understanding processes that enable people and groups to thrive
Improve performance/exercise enhancement, well-being, and positive psychological growth
(Myth: Only athletes or exercisers with serious mental problems need a sport or exercise psychologist.)
What are the Three approaches of Positive Psychology?
- Emotional:
- Joy, happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction
- Cognitive:
- Positive thoughts can influence mood, motivation, and performance
- Behavioural
- Enhancing self-regulation strategies
List some Sport and Exercise Psychology Topics.
What are environmental factors and situational factors influencing performance?
- Coaching/leaders
- Teammates
- Opponents
- Referees
- Organization
- Fans
- Significant others
- Playing conditions
- Equipment
- Weather
What are person factors influencing performance?
- Physical skills and abilities
- Personality
- Cognitive dispositions
- Physical self-concept
- Identity (athlete)/self
- Emotion regulation
- Cognitive skills
- Personal expectations
- Appraisals
- Coping skills
- Psychological needs
- Confidence
- Mental toughness?
What is Evidence Based Practice (EBP)?
- EBP uses best available research to inform clinical decision-making and service delivery
What are Educational Orientations in S&E-P?
Focus:
- Enhancing performance and well-being through education on psychological principles and techniques.
Goal:
- Educating athletes and individuals on mental skills to optimize performance.
Methods:
- Workshops, seminars, and programs teaching skills like goal-setting and imagery.
What are Clinical/Counselling Orientations in S&E-P?
Focus:
- Addressing psychological issues and mental health concerns.
Goal:
- Assessing, diagnosing, and treating disorders that hinder performance.
Methods:
- Individual counseling, group therapy, and interventions for anxiety, depression, and other disorders.
What is the Importance of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Importance:
- Effectiveness: Relies on scientifically validated methods.
- Quality of Care: Ensures the delivery of effective treatments or interventions.
- Accountability: Enhances transparency and accountability in healthcare.
- Resource Allocation: Optimizes resource allocation by investing in proven-effective interventions.
- Continuous Improvement: Encourages ongoing evaluation and adaptation of practices based on new evidence.
What is Qualtitative Data?
- Captures participant’s perspective in a particular
setting - Detailed information and level of understanding not
found in quantitative research
– Words
What is Quantitative Data?
Quantifies the amount of a particular variable(s)
- Testing theories by examining relationships among variables
- Numbers (measurement)
What is Empirical evidence?
Knowledge gathered through research which allows for the confirmation, modification, or rejection of theories
Theories Allow us to __________ and
____________ behaviours or events
explain and predict
What is a Research hypotheses?
Educated guesses about the nature of the relationships among scientific constructs given specific conditions
