The document discusses the history and development of sports psychology from ancient times to the present. It notes that concepts related to being "in the zone" have existed for centuries in ancient philosophies. Early formal research began in the late 19th century with studies on factors like reaction time in athletes. The first sports psychology book and university course emerged in the 1920s. Since then, the field has grown to include extensive research, teaching, and practice of sports psychology consultation to optimize athletic performance.

4. Competition Natural Selection: Survival of the Fittest

6. “ Mens sana in corpore sano”- 2nd century A.D .

7. “ The way of the champion” Ancient Taoism and Zen Buddhism “ in the zone”; “ He’s unconscious out there!”

8. Plethora of meanings According to ancient Greece, arête signified eternal excellence and was a quest of man to reach perfection.

9. Early Research 1890s – 1920s

10. In 1898 conducted a study on cyclists social facilitation: the presence of audience Accidental birth of sport psychology

11. Others E.W. Scripture (1895) Conduct psychological study on fencers Interest in determining the reaction time and discrimination time between expert fencers and novice fencers G.T.W. Patrick (1903) psychology of American football

13. First book: The Psychology of Coaching 1 st U.S . Lab first course: Psychology and Athletics 1923 1925 1926 Coleman Griffith

14. Around the world Carl Diem, Berlin Germany, 1920 A.Z. Puni, 1925, Leningrad Soviet Union

16. What makes up the field? Sports psychology Research Teaching Consultation

17. Dark Ages Research Little systematic lab based research Alan – Slater Hammel- Motor learning Emma McCloy- Motor Abilities

18. Dark Ages Ctd. Teaching 1951- John Lawther Psychology and Coaching Consultation Minimal consultation

20. Contemporary Era: Research

21. Contemporary Era: Research ctd.

22. Contemporary Era Research In 1989, Journal of Applied Sport Psychology founded Teaching The USOC Sport Science Division

23. Consultation

24. Consultation ctd. In 1984, NASPSPA certification vote prompted development of AASP In 1989, AASP approved “certification” of sport psychology consultants

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27. Careers University Sport Psychology Teaching: Many graduates of Sport Psychology programs decide to become professors. They earn about $55,000. Sport Psychology Research: Many people interested in Sport Psychology become researchers after graduating.

28. Careers Ctd. Sport Psychology Consultation : Consultants work for sports teams or individual athletes, helping to find any mental or emotional obstacles that may affect athletic performance. They assist coaches in helping the athletes improve motivation levels.

29. Typical Day The activities of a particular sport psychology professional will differ based on the practitioner's interests and training. Typically, these individuals teach at colleges and universities and, in some cases, also work with athletes, coaches, or athletic administrators.

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