KIN 201 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Motivation, Content Analysis, Endorphins
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Sport psychologists focus on the psychological aspects of competitive sport participation. Exercise psychologists focuses on the psychological aspects of tness, exercise, health, and wellness. Standardized measures of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. Ex: how much you enjoy an activity. What are the differences between these research methods: interviews, observations, physiological measures, biochemical measures, content analysis. A quality that enables athletes to remain determined, focused, con dent, and in control under pressure. Arousal: state of physical and mental energy related to readiness. Anxiety: negative emotional state associated with high levels of arousal. Stress: demand placed on a person, can be negative or positive. Release of endorphins = anxiety and tension reduced. Complex set of internal and external forces that directs and energizes our behavior in sport and exercise. Physical activity is effortless and highly enjoyable. Peak performance caused by optimal arousal zones. Groups stick together and pursue united goals. People expect other to pick up the slack for them.
