EDKP 498 Lecture Notes - Sport Psychology, Chicago Cubs, Sports Science
19 Nov 2012
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Sports psychology: scientific study of human behavior in sport and the practical application of that knowledge (gill 2000) Interdisciplinary scientific (relates to more then one branch of science) and applied field that developed from sport science. Application of knowledge is an important factor. Learning how psychological factors affect a person"s performance and enjoyment from sport and exercise activities: maximize performance by enhancing their enjoyment. Feel better, play better : performance is a main factor of sports psyc. Understanding how participation in sport and exercise affects a person"s psychological development, health, and well-being: sometimes the process is more of a focus then outcome, psychological health/well being is a main focus. Educational work: teach people in sport how to think and act in the most effective way possible, coaching the mind . To be strong mentally you have to train strong connection to being strong physically. Distinguishes what helps, what holds you back and how to fix it.
