PSYCH 124S Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sport Psychology, Psychophysiology, Biofeedback
Document Summary
Three approaches to sport and exercise psychology. Examines underlying psychophysiological processes of the brain in terms of. Behavior is determined by a complex interaction of the social environment and the personal makuep of the athlete or exerciser. Example of this is how a leader"s style and strategies foster group cohesion. Behavior is determined by both the environment and thoughts (cognitions) Example: studying differences in confidence and anxiety among tennis players with or without burnout. The present and future of sport and exercise psychology. More people are interested in acquiring training in psychological skills and applied work. There is greater emphasis on counseling and clinical training for sport and exercise psychologists. Ethics and competence issues are receiving greater emphasis. Specialization and new subspecialties are developing such as performance psychology. Tension continues to exist between practitioners of academic and applied sport psychology. Qualitative research methods are receiving more attention.
