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Introduction to Sport Psychology

Contents of Class Textbook

Closing the Gap Applied Sport Psychology for High School David L. Rockwood

Six Sections

29 Chapters

(See back of Who Am I? instructions.)

I. Foundational Factors

II. Confidence and Focus Factors

III. Motivational Factors

IV. Mental Factors

V. Emotional and Social Factors

Foundational Factors

Chapter 1- Introduction to Sport Psychology

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFRo9UTj9Hc

“The greatest honor a man can have is what he achieves with his hands and feet.”

- Homer

From the beginnings of human civilization, the ideals of the great WARRIOR and those of the great ATHLETE have shared this common quality: HONOR

What Is Sport? Play

Recreation

Games

Sport

PLAY:

an informal activity, lacking structure or rules no defined goal or objective.

Often, we engage in PLAY simply to pass the time.

RECREATION:an activity we engage in for diversion or fitnessa step up from play, because it may have a defined goal or purpose (like getting in shape), but lacks formal structure, rules, or the ability to “win” at it

any rules are internally created (not formal)

GAMES:more formal, organized activities internal AND external rulesoften, the goal is to windo NOT have institutionally structured framework,

like tournaments or leagues

SPORT: a competitive activity involving at least two competitors requires physical skill has formal rules, occurs within an organizational framework

Junior Jazz Utah High School Athletic Association NBA NFL

Brief History of Sports For as long as people have been around, they have been

trying to outdo each other in one way or another.

Cave art from 30,000 years ago shows evidence of ancient archery contests.

Sumaria, 3000 BC: evidence of formal boxing and wrestling

In ancient Greece: ballgames and swimming contests

Ancient Greece: OlympicsBeginning in 2500 BCMen onlyTrack and field events: sprinting, long distance running, discus throw, javelin throw, long jump

Combat events: boxing, wrestling, pankration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7i6UFgXhCo

Ancient Greeks believed that physical fitness and athletic competitions were an essential part of human development for everyone, and physical training was included in the education of all Greeks.

Aristotle: “The education of the body must precede that of the intellect.”Reflect agree/disagree? Why?

Ancient RomeVersion of sports different from that of the GreeksDeveloped the idea of professional athleteMainstream Roman citizens participated as

spectatorsMost famous of their athletic contests: the

gladiator fights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8_vIWCx9C8&safe=active

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huBZIFEfK4U

Modern Sports Hundreds of sports to choose from Participation from early childhood through adulthood, at both

the amateur and professional levels “amateur” : Greek “professional” : Roman Recently, a blurred distinction

Two Branches of Sport PsychologyThe study of the mind and mental factors that influence performance in sport

The application of this knowledge to improve performance

Scientific Approach of Sport Psychology

Concepts and techniques presented in this class are a result of a lot of scientific research into the most effective principles for improving performance

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/263088/february-01-2010/sport-report---nicole-detling-miller---jessica-smith

1898: Norman Triplett, psychologist from Indiana UniversityFound that cyclists performed significantly better when

competing against others than when aloneAudience effect on cycling performance

1925: first scientific laboratory for studying sport psychology

Coleman Robert GriffithsUniversity of IllinoisWrote first textbooks on sport psychology

Nothing more happening in Sport Psychology until 1967

NASPSPA was created

20 years later, APA took over … AAASP

Why was there a sudden rise of interest in studying sport psychology starting in the 1960s?

CareersCollege or professional sports teams: helping athletes improve and reach potential

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8DSzLpEru0 Private practice : one-on-one treatment or consultation

Researchers: experiment to advance understanding and produce new techniques

Education/Training Most have PhD in Psychology or Sport Psychology

Fewer universities offer degrees specifically in Sport Psychology

If not: get a degree in Clinical Psychology, specialize in Sport Psychology

Masters Degree

Coach: Masters Degree in either Exercise Physiology or Sport Psychology

Complete Listinghttp://www.gradschools.com/programs/sports_psychology.html