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Sport Psychology
Session 2
Sport Psychology
Session objectives
• Explain why athletes use sport psychology
• Identify athletes who may benefit from using sport psychology skills in the future
Recap - What is Sport Psychology?• “Sport psychology is the scientific study
of pe____ and their be_____ in sport and exercise contexts and the practical applications of that knowledge”
• (Gill 1979)
Recap-Factors associated with sport psychology
Psychology
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P
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Factors associated with sport psychology
Psychology
Motivation
Stress/Anxiety
Leadership
Personality
Arousal
Recap-Who uses sport psychology
• C_____
• P______
• M_______
• S____ p____________
• Ph______________
What do sport psychologists do?
• Psychology of coaching
• Psychological aspects of performance enhancement
• Injury prevention/rehabilitation
• Research areas of sport psychology
Why use Sport Psychology?
• IMPROVE PERFORMANCE!
• This is the most common reason for consulting a sport psychology professional.
• performance can be enhanced through the teaching of mental strategies that help ineffective performers overcome obstacles that prevent them from reaching their potential.
Why use Sport Psychology?
• TO OVERCOME THE PRESSURES OF COMPETITION
• Athletes at all levels look for help in dealing with the pressures of competition. Pressures may stem from parental and/or coach expectations as well as the athlete's own expectations regarding performance.
Why use Sport Psychology?
Why use Sport Psychology?
• England European Champions 2012?
• World Champions 2014?
Why use Sport Psychology?
Why use Sport Psychology?
• To provide psychological assistance with injury rehabilitation.
• Athletes with injuries may request assistance adjusting to not participating adhering to physical therapy, tolerating pain, or other issues.
Why use Sport Psychology?
• Confidence
• Concentration
• Commitment
• Relaxation
• Composure
• Competition
Activity
• List as many individuals and teams that you think will benefit from using sport psychology on a regular basis.
• Provide reasons for your answers
Session objectives
• Explain why athletes use sport psychology
• Identify athletes who may benefit from using sport psychology skills in the future
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