Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary technology that draws on information from many related areas including bio-mechanics, physiology, kinesiology and therapy. It includes the study of how psychological factors affect efficiency and how contribution in sport and exercise affect emotional and physical aspects.

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2. The scientific study
and application
of psychological principles
to sports and exercise.
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3. Roles
Consulting
Teaching
Research
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4. 3 Utilizing methods supported by psychology
research
3 Examples:
3 U.S. Olympic Coaching Centers
3 Professional sports team
3 Professional sportsman (e.g., golfer, tennis pro))
3 College fitness department
3 High School athletics
3 Other (e.g., aggressive or recreational athletes)
3 Health and fitness clubs
Consulting
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5. 3 Two primary routes:
3Psychological training (with
specialty training in sports
science)
3Sports science / Physical
education training (with special
focus on psychology)
Becoming a sport psychologist
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6. 3 Scientist-Practitioner model
3 Methodology -- how to ask and
answer your question using an
empirical approach
3 Examples: (“JASP recent contents”)
Research in Sport Psychology
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7. Is participation in organized youth sports
beneficial to children ages 4-8?
Research Question Example
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8. Need to define the variables
– Participation?
– Benefit?
l moral development
l self-esteem
l prosocial behavior
l improved grades
Defining Variables
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9. How would you study if participation is
beneficial?
– Observation
– Case Study
– Survey
– Experiment (random assignment?)
Research strategies
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