EDKP 498 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sport Psychology, Positive Psychology, Behavioral Medicine

• School: McGill University
• Department: Kinesiology and Physical Ed
• Course: EDKP 498
• Professor: Gordon Bloom

Document Summary

Sport psychology has been shaped by kinesiology and psychology; both theoretically and methodically- is an interdisciplinary field. Most of what is found in sport psychology stems from the theoretical basis of psychology. Sport psychologists must be trained in both psychology and sport sciences. The effect of both verbal and non-verbal means of communication. Common belief: sport psychology tends to focus on abnormal and or problematic behavior: there is a drive to reduce pathological mental behaviors through the establishment of effective interventions. It also looks at the more generic means of how sport and exercise elude to a more fulfilled and happy life. Positive psychology: understanding of the processes that enable populations to thrive, the focus of strength building and personal growth as opposed to repair, learning about the positive aspects of life: well-being, satisfaction, fulfillment, pleasure, happiness. 3 major divisions: teaching, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, range from general introductory courses to applied sport psychology courses, ex.