KNES 297 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Cerebral Circulation, Social Cognitive Theory, Social Psychology
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Provide examples of contributions to the understanding of physical activity, exercise, sport and athletic performance. Discuss topics related to exercise and sport psychology. Study of the behavior, thoughts, and feelings or a healthy, disabled, and diseased individuals engaging in physical activity, exercise, sport, and athletic competition. Principles applied to both individuals and groups. Effects of aerobic exercise on emotional responses. Impact of biological and psychological factors in determining adherence to exercise. Influence of imagery and self- talk on recovery from an injury. Examination of role that psychological factors play in coping with an injury. Personality characteristics that lead to success in athletics. Examination of personality factors related to compliance in weight loss programs. Effects of various behavior modification programs on the type a behavior pattern. Individuals trained in psychology examining factors related to pa and exercise. Relationships between the mind and the body. Normal triplett: how direct competition affected performance in a bicycle race.