PSY 614 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: W. M. Keck Observatory, Internal Validity, United States Olympic Committee
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Sport & exercise psychology scientific study of people and their behaviours in sport and exercise activities & the practical application of that knowledge. Sport & exercise psychologist identify principles and guidelines that can help people participate and benefit from sport and exercise activities via max. participation, peak performance, personal satisfaction, and development. Ex. elite athletes, children, persons who are physically or mentally disabled, seniors, and average participants. Objective a: to understand the effects of psychological factors on physical or motor performance. Objective b: to understand the effects of physical activity participation on psychological development, health, & well-being. Does running reduce anxiety and depression? to advance knowledge in field. Ex. exercise adherence, the psychology of athletic injuries, role of exercise in hiv treatment. Ex. exercise and health/ applied sports/ social/ personality/ developmental psychology. Consulting role to consult with athletic individuals/teams to develop psychological skills for improving competitive performance & training. Olympic committees, major universities, military, surgeons, fitness industry.
