PS286 Lecture Notes - Stim, 2010 Winter Olympics, Progressive Muscle Relaxation
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The scientific study of ppl & their behaviours in sport & exercise activities & the practical application of that knowledge. weinburg. Study effect of psychological factors on sport participation & performance. Sport participation & performance on psychological development & well-being: ex) kids & exercise & its effects on their academics. Focus on the individual rather than general society. Traditionally, psychology has focused on the negative of illness, psychopathology, & disease. +ve psych aims to enhance human functioning & make normal life fulfilling. Examines well-being, satisfaction, strengths, talents, fulfillment, pleasure & happiness. Similarly, sport & exercise specialists enhance: performance, social & physical well-being, life satisfaction & positive emotions. Affect (emotion: anxiety, anger, self-esteem, motivation, confidence, depression. Behaviour (action: performance, adherence (more than mere attendance), drug use, alcohol abuse, eating disorders, aggression, coping, communication. Cognition (thought: self-talk, imagery, body image, attributions (way we explain the situation)
