PSYC 3301 Chapter 1: 1_Intro Ch1
10 Feb 2017
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Millions of canadian youth and adults are involved in organized sport and physical activity. Mental state has huge impact on goal achievement. Sport psychology the branch of sport science that involves the scientific study of human behaviour in sport and in the practical application of that knowledge in sport. Textbook: an interdisciplinary scientific and applied field that embraces the integration of sport science and psychological knowledge. Study of human behavior in sport context. Study of how this behaviour is impacted by athletes, coaches, and training environment. Application of principles of psychology to sport setting. Contributions made form psychology and kinesiology = interdisciplinary field. Emphasis on science and not personal opinion. Cognitive psychology how we think; optimism/pessimist. Developmental psychology ex: figure skating be aware of (mental) capabilities for young people. Mid 1980"s, sport psychology extended beyond sport. Exercise psychology = focuses on the many aspects which affect exercise behaviour.
