Kinesiology 3388A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Physiological Psychology, Personality Development, Trait Theory
9 Apr 2016
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A scientific discipline focused on examining how thoughts, feelings, behaviour and environmental factors interact. Describe, explain, predict and change (when necessary) people"s thoughts, feelings and behaviour in sport to enhance sport participation, performance, or achieve other benefits. Observations and explanations help develop theories, which are then tested: with evidence to support theory (i. e. predict outcomes) can develop/test ways to change athletes" thoughts, feelings, behaviours or environments to increase performance and enjoyment. If successful, then have scientifically supported strategies to help clients. Research: gathering and analysis of data/information in order to test a hypothesis. Theory: intended to explain why something takes place, different theories can provide different perspectives on situations. Variations in characteristics of individuals: personality, motivation, attitudes, anxiety, etc, social psychology. Ways in which people interact with one another: attitude, aggression, cohesion, leadership, cognitive psychology. Ways in which the mind processes information: skill acquisition, motivation, imagery, physiological psychology.
