LGA 504 Sport Psychology Session Objectives Define Sport Psychology - - PDF document

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Introduction to Sport Psychology

LGA 504 Sport Psychology

Session Objectives

• Define Sport Psychology and examine why it is

different to exercise psychology.

• Examine the history of Sport Psychology.
• Outline the roles of a Sport Psychologist, how to

become qualified and where to find a Sport Psychologist.

• Consider reasons why to consult with a Sport

Psychologist.

• Identify barriers to Sport Psychology?

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Defining Sport Psychology

“The application of psychological knowledge to enhance personal development and performance of individuals within sport.” Vealey and Garner- Holman (1998)

An Exercise Psychologist looks at…..

• The study of behavioral factors that influence

and are influenced by participation in exercise and physical activity.

• The application of the knowledge gained through

this study to everyday settings (e.g., fitness and wellness settings, counseling, performing arts).

• The study of how participation in sport, exercise

and physical activity may enhance personal development, well-being and mental health over the life span.

Weinberg and Gould (2007)

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A Sport Psychologist looks at………

• The study of behavioural factors that influence

and are influenced by participation in sport.

• The application of the knowledge gained through

this study to everyday settings. (e.g. amateur and elite sport, sports medicine, athletics, counseling).

Weinberg and Gould (2007)

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Where can you find a sport psychologist ?

• Private practice
• University and College counseling centers

and athletic departments

• Sports medicine centers
• Elite sports academies
• BASES website – consultant finder

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Applied Sport Psychology

British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Accreditation British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Status Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) certification Health Professions Council (HPC) Regulation Why would clients seek the services of a sport psychologist ?

• Optimise performance.
• Overcome obstacles and reach full

potential.

• Adopting and /or maintaining a

mental skills training program

• Facilitate efficient/healthy functioning
• f sport or other teams

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Barriers to Sport Psychology

• Eileen Drewery is NOT a sport psychologist

“There is a stigma attached to sports psychologists ever since Glenn Hoddle used faith healer Eileen Drury to try to strengthen the minds of the England players before they went out to play important games.” (Oxford Mail, 2000)

Lack of understanding in popular press leads to criticism of the field.

Implications associated with a ‘new’ field

• Journal articles
• Definitions
• Academic agreement/disagreement
• Moving forward
• Applying the theory
• Psychologists having to overcome barriers before they

work with players in terms of highlighting benefits

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References

BASES (2010) BASES information. Available at: http://www.BASES.org.uk (Accessed: June 2010). Vealey, R. S. and Garner-Holman, M. (1998) ‘Applied Sport Psychology: Measurement issues’. In Duda, J. L. (ed.) Advances in sport and exercise psychology measurement, Morgantown, WV, Fitness Information Technology, pp.433-446. Weinberg, R. S. and Gould, D. (2007) Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 4th edn. United States: Human Kinetics.