[KINE 3000] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (16 pages long)

• School: York University
• Department: Kinesiology & Health Science
• Course: KINE 3000
• Professor: Joseph Baker

Document Summary

Divided into health psychology, exercise psychology and sport psychology. The scientific study of psychological factors associated with involvement in sports, exercise and/or other types of physical activity. Applying psychological theories and research with the whole field of sports and physical activity; to help educate anyone involved with physical activity to assure optimal performance and enjoyment in participation. Application of psychology promotes, maintains and enhances physical activity. Explains parameters of exercise and physical activity. Helps deal with the emotional/psychological consequences of exercise & principles of psychology to promote physical activity. Studies concerned with human beings and their mental processing & experiences in their daily life. Studies concerned with all aspects of sports, recreation, physical activity and rehabilitative behaviour. Affiliated with the connections between psychology and the process of physical rehabilitation: health psychology. Psychology and its effect on health-related issues. Health psychology vs exercise psychology vs sport psychology. Focus on health and factors around healthy behaviour.