Sport Psychology

Roles of Sport and Exercise Psychologists

• A role not fulfilled by sport and exercise psychologists is clinical treatment of mental health issues.
• Contemporary sport psychologists do not focus on physical training programs.

Objectives of Studying Sport and Exercise Psychology

• The two primary objectives of studying sport and exercise psychology are to understand human behavior and to apply that understanding to improve performance and well-being.

Focus of Sport and Exercise Psychologists

• Sport and exercise psychologists focus on individuals, teams, and organizations involved in sport and exercise.

Psychological Orientations

• Humanistic psychology is not one of the psychological orientations discussed in the passage.

Differences between Psychology and Physical Sciences

• The main difference between psychology in the context of sport and exercise and physical sciences is that psychology focuses on mental processes, whereas physical sciences focus on physical processes.

RE-AIM Model

• The RE-AIM model aims to evaluate the individual and organizational factors that influence the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of health promotion programs.

Applications of Sport Psychology Principles

• Besides sports, sport psychology principles have been applied to education and business.

Ethical Guidelines for Sport Psychology Practitioners

• The six ethical principles covered in the guidelines are beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, and integrity.

Qualitative Research Methods

• Qualitative research methods are significant in sport and exercise psychology as they provide in-depth and nuanced insights into complex phenomena.

Technologies Used by Sport Psychologists

• Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is not mentioned as being used by sport psychologists to enhance training and understanding of the brain.

Focus on Cultural Diversity

• One of the focuses of the field of sport psychology in relation to cultural diversity is understanding cultural differences and promoting inclusive practice.

Certification Standards for Consultants

• One of the requirements for consultants in applied sport psychology to meet certification standards is completion of an approved graduate program in sport psychology.

Applications in Business

• Sport psychology principles are being applied in the business world to enhance leadership, teamwork, and performance.

Trends in Sport and Exercise Psychology

• One of the trends that reflect the dynamic nature of sport and exercise psychology is the increasing use of technology to enhance performance.

Professionalization of Applied Sport Psychology

• One of the ways in which applied sport psychology is becoming more professionalized is through the development of certification programs.

Use of Technology in Training

• One of the ways in which sport psychologists are using technology to enhance training is through the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).