Studied by 17 peopleSport and Exercise Psychology
Study of human thought, emotion, and behavior in physical activity
Affect, Behavior, Cognition
The ABC's of physical activity stand for?
Personality
The characteristics or blend of characteristics that make a person unique
psychological core, typical responses, role-related behavior
What are the three aspects of the personality?
Psychological core
Most basic and deepest attitudes, values, interests, motives, and self worth of a person
Typical responses
How one typically responds or adjusts to the environment
Role-related behavior
How one acts in a particular social situation
Motivation
Complex set of internal and external forces directions and/or energizing behavior in exercise and sports
Subjective
This type of goal consists of general statements of intent
Objective
This type of goal refers to attaining a specific standard of proficiency in a specified time
Outcome
This type of goal refers to focusing ing a competitive result
Performance
This type of goal refers to achieving standards of performance or objectives independently on other competitors
Process
This type of goal refers to focus on actions one must do to engage in performance
Outcome, performance, process
What three types of goals play roles in behavior change?
Outcome, performance, process
_________ goals can facilitate short-term motivation but often lead to anxiety before and during competition. _________ and _________ goals are more precise than outcome goals and less dependent on the behavior of others.
Performance, process, performance, process
_________ and ________ goals are particularly useful before or during competition (on rare occasions). Too much focus on a specific ________ goal (e.g., running a personal best) can create anxiety. ________ goals have all the advantages of performance goals.
Improve performance, winning, enjoyment
What are the top three goals for athletes?
lack of time, stress, fatigue, academic pressure, social relationships
What are some major goal barriers for college athletes?
Indirect thought process view
Goals influence performance indirectly by affecting psychological factors, such as anxiety, confidence, and satisfaction.
Preparation and planning
What is Stage 1 of Designing a Goal Setting System?
Assess abilities and needs. Set goals in diverse areas. Identify influences on goal-setting systems (athlete’s commitment, potential, and opportunity for practice). Plan goal achievement strategies.
What are some steps to take in Stage 1?
Education and acquisition
What is Stage 2 of Designing a Goal Setting System?
Schedule meetings. Focus on one goal (initially).
What are some steps to take in Stage 2?
Implementation and goal follow-up and evaluation
What is Stage 3 of Designing a Goal Setting System?
Identify appropriate goal evaluation strategies. Provide support and encouragement. Plan for goal reevaluation.
What are some steps to take in Stage 3?
Clinical sport psychology
Branch of sport psychology that focuses on personality factors that influence performance and/or team interactions
Educational sport psychology
Branch of sport psychology that focuses primarily on cognitive factors in performance enhancement
Psychophysiological orientation
Sport psychology approach that posits that the best explanation for sport and exercise behavior lies within the physiological processes that are happening within the brain and body
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