Foundations of sport and exercise psychology

2 obejectives

Understand the effects of psychological factors on physical or motor performance

Understand the effects of physical activity participation on psychological development, health, and well-being

3 primary roles

Research role

Teaching role

Consulting role

2 specialties

Clinical Sport Psychology

Educational Sport Psychology

treat athletes and exercisers who have severe emotional disorders

"mental coach" who educate athletes and exercisers about psychological skills and their development.

3 orientation

Social-Psychological Orientation

Cognitive-Bahavioral Orientation

Psychophysiological Orientation

study physiological processes of the brain and their influence on physical activity

how complex interactions between the social environment and personal makeup of the athlete or exerciser influence behavior

how an individual's thoughts determine behavior

Integrate experiential and scientific knowledge

Learning about participants