Kinesiology 1088A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Internal Validity, Positive Statement, Behavior Modification

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

Document Summary

Sport and exercise psychology: is the scientific study of people and there behaviour in sport and exercise contexts and the practical application of that knowledge. Two objectives for sport and exercise psychologists, (a) understand the effects of psychological factors on physical or motor performance (b) understand the effects of physical activity participation on psychological development health and well being. Sport and exercise psychologists seek to achieve maximum participation, peak performance, personal satisfaction and development through participation. Three specializes of sport and exercise psychologists (a) conducting research: they study what motivates and influences (b) teaching (c) consulting, develop physiological skills. Distinguishing between two specialties clinical sport psychology and educational sport psychology (a) clinical sport psychology: deals with emotional disorders (b) educational sport psychology, psychology of human movement. Scientifically derived knowledge: systematic approach, control of condition, empirical, based on observations, critical, rigorous evaluation.