PHED-4216EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Regional Policy Of The European Union, Netflix, Motor Learning
Document Summary
Chapter 1: welcome to sport & exercise psychology. The scientific study of people & their behaviours in sport & exercise activities & the practical application of that knowledge. Research guides the knowledge & the application. Objective 1: understand the effects of psychological factors on physical & motor performance. Real life example: michael phelps & mental training; control the controllable (video) Objective 2: understand the effects of physical activity & participation on psychological experiences, health & well-being. Real life example: can surfing reprogram the veteran"s brain ( resurface film on netflix) Key point; sport & exercise psychologists seek to understand & help elite athletes, children, persons who are physically or mentally disabled, seniors, & average participants achieve maximum participation, peak performance, personal satisfaction, & development through participation. Advancing knowledge & sharing it through professional meetings & journal articles. Sport psychologists are members of multi-disciplinary research teams that study problems: teaching role.
