About SEP
The "father" of North American sport psychology is ...
Coleman Griffith
The main goal of PST is ...
Self-regulation
To be effective, how often and how long should new psychological skills be practiced?
3-5 days a week
10-15 min per day
3-6 months
What is one of the main objectives of sport and exercise psychology?
To understand the effects of participation of physical activity on psychological development, health and well-being.
To understand the effects of psychological factors on physical and motor performance
True or False: Athletes believe psychological factors primarily account for daily fluctuations in their performance
True!
List a reason/s why athletes may neglect psychological skills
Typical Reasons:
- Lack of knowledge about mental skills
- They believe they can not be learned
- Lack of time/priority
True or False:
PST focuses only on improving physical athletic performance
False!
Works on enhancing sport enjoyment, satisfaction, AND athletic performance
Psychophysiological orientation
Social–psychological orientation
Cognitive–behavioral orientation
True or False: Sport and exercise psychology is solely considered a science, not an art.
False! It is considered both
True or False: PST only focuses on working with elite level athletes
False! PST can be used for anyone willing to try it!
What does CMPC stand for and what credentials are required to obtain that title?
CMPC: Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Credentials: Atleast a Master's Degree
During the off-season / preseason
The performance profile activity (spider web) helps us assess what?
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?
Quantitative: looking at numbers and something measurable (age, weight, height)
Qualitative: looking at the quality of something, descriptive and expressed in words (old, young, tall, short)
I showed you guys some pictures of my dog during my introduction to the class... what was his name?
HANK!
What are some key considerations to keep in mind when working with athletes with disabilities?
- Develop a sense of trust
- Work at the individuals level
- Soliciting help
- Intructions and directions are clear and simple
What is the main goal of the acquisition phase of PST?
Teaching specific strategies and techniques
List the phases of learning psychological skills, in the correct order
1. Education phase
2. Acquisition phase
3. Practice Phase
True or False: Clinical sport psychologists work only with athletes, while educational sport psychologists are limited to teaching at universities.
False! Clinical sport psychologists can work with athletes and non-athletes, while educational sport psychologists can do more than just teach.
True or False? Contemporary sport psychology now also includes the study of organizational and cultural issues in sport.
True
Once obtaining a Master's degree in sports psychology, what is the most common job placement?
Working with the military
Using logbooks to chart progress or integrating learned psychological skills are approaches that should be integrated into what phase of PST?
Practice Phase
- Also, ensuring athletes know the definitions of each skill being taught and teaching specific strategies and techniques
Name all 4 "C's" included in the 4Cs Model of mental toughness
- Control
- Commitment
- Challenge
- Confidence
Competence, integrity, professional and scientific responsibility, respect for people’s rights and dignity, concern for the welfare of others, social responsibility
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Professional Practice