Kinesiology 1088A/B Lecture : Day 1.docx

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 1088A/B
• Professor: Bob Larose

Document Summary

Objectives of sport and exercise psychology: consider how psychological factors effect physical performance in sport and exercise, consider how participation in sport and exercise effects an individuals psychological development, health and well being. To obtain an understanding (through description, explanation and prediction) of the behavior and performance of individuals or groups in sport and exercise. Behaviour: a unique way of responding to all stimuli. Performance: goal directed behaviors for purpose of short-term execution of discrete task. Orientations to sport and exercise psychology: behavioural: behavior of athletes determined by the environment, psycho-physiological: study impact of physiological responses to activity on behavior, cognitive-behavioural: behaviour determined by ones interpretation of both environment and cognitions (thoughts) Performance enhancement: advice on how to improve performance. Prevention and treatment of injuries: mental effects of prior injuries. If we want to understand human behaviour and performance in sport and exercise, how do we go about studying them and what factors should be included in the study.