Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture Notes - Psychological Evaluation
22 Oct 2012
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The scientific study of people and their behaviours in sport and exercise contexts and the practical application of that knowledge. Identifies principles and guidelines that professionals can use to help adults and children participate and benefit from sport and exercise activities. Objectives of sport and exercise psychology: understand how psychological factors can affect an individuals physical performance in sport and exercise, understand how participation in sport and exercise affects an individuals psychological developments, health and wellbeing. To obtain and understanding of behaviours and performance of individuals or groups in sport and performance. Performance goal directed behavior for the purpose of short term execution of a discrete task. Orientations to sport and exercise psychology: behavioural (social psychological) behavior of athletes determined by environment (ex. Trained extensively in psychology so they are capable of detecting and treating individuals with emotional disorders. Not prepared to deal with medical issues.
