The Use of Psychology in Physical Activity and Sport Quiz

PDF page 44: Sport, exercise, and physical activity all involve the engagement of the body. The subdiscipline of sport and exercise psychology focuses on the involvement of the mind in addition to human movement. In the field of kinesiology, the emphasis of sport and exercise psychology is on understanding how human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence physical activity. This kinesiology-psychology connection specifically explores the mental components of athletic performance, such as motivation, performance anxiety, and the impact of sports on mental and

PDF page 44: Sport, exercise, and physical activity all involve the engagement of the body. The subdiscipline of sport and exercise psychology focuses on the involvement of the mind in addition to human movement. In the field of kinesiology, the emphasis of sport and exercise psychology is on understanding how human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence physical activity. This kinesiology-psychology connection specifically explores the mental components of athletic performance, such as motivation, performance anxiety, and the impact of sports on mental and

PDF page 44: Sport, exercise, and physical activity all involve the engagement of the body. The subdiscipline of sport and exercise psychology focuses on the involvement of the mind in addition to human movement. In the field of kinesiology, the emphasis of sport and exercise psychology is on understanding how human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence physical activity. This kinesiology-psychology connection specifically explores the mental components of athletic performance, such as motivation, performance anxiety, and the impact of sports on mental and

PDF page 44: Sport, exercise, and physical activity all involve the engagement of the body. The subdiscipline of sport and exercise psychology focuses on the involvement of the mind in addition to human movement. In the field of kinesiology, the emphasis of sport and exercise psychology is on understanding how human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors influence physical activity. This kinesiology-psychology connection specifically explores the mental components of athletic performance, such as motivation, performance anxiety, and the impact of sports on mental and

PDF page 44: Figure 5.1: Gear Train. Interlocked gears are dependent on the successful movement of all of the connected gears.

PDF page 44: One gear can impact the movement of the entire train, and in comparison, a single mental or physical component

PDF page 44: can influence the entire person.

PDF page 45: Exercise and sports psychology are two distinct areas of study. Exercise psychology is concerned with the antecedents and consequences of physical activity behavior, which is not limited to

PDF page 45: Exercise and sports psychology are two distinct areas of study. Exercise psychology is concerned with the antecedents and consequences of physical activity behavior, which is not limited to

PDF page 45: exercise. In comparison sports psychology, focuses on psychological principles as they relate

PDF page 45: to athletes and athletic performance. Both disciplines focus on intertwined concepts, theories, and knowledge that range across various scientific disciplines including psychology,

PDF page 45: to athletes and athletic performance. Both disciplines focus on intertwined concepts, theories, and knowledge that range across various scientific disciplines including psychology,

PDF page 45: sociology, neuroscience, physical science, and health science. Professionals working within sport or exercise science have occupations working with amateur or professional athletes or teams, consulting for stressful occupations like firefighters or surgeons, or working for a large corporation developing wellness plans for employees.

PDF page 45: to athletes and athletic performance. Both disciplines focus on intertwined concepts, theories, and knowledge that range across various scientific disciplines including psychology,

PDF page 45: sociology, neuroscience, physical science, and health science. Professionals working within sport or exercise science have occupations working with amateur or professional athletes or teams, consulting for stressful occupations like firefighters or surgeons, or working for a large corporation developing wellness plans for employees.

PDF page 45: sociology, neuroscience, physical science, and health science. Professionals working within sport or exercise science have occupations working with amateur or professional athletes or teams, consulting for stressful occupations like firefighters or surgeons, or working for a large corporation developing wellness plans for employees.