Psychology Introduct i o n t o Psycholo

Psychology Introduct i o n t o Psycholo gy and Sp o r t Psycholo gy 1/20/2022 1

Objectives 1. Understand the basics of psychology and common terminology 2. Utilize a psychological approach upon analyzing a scenario 3. Identify the different types of sport psychology fields Property of CTE Joint Venture 1/20/2022 2

Terminology • • • Psychology Sports psychology Physiological Cognitive Hypothesis Theory Educational sports psychologist Clinical sports psychologist Academic sports psychologist Property of CTE Joint Venture 1/20/2022 3

Psychology • Study of behavior and mental processes o What people think, feel and do o Use systematic and scientific approach • Sports Psychology- study of sport and exercise, and the mental factors that influence performance Property of CTE Joint Venture 1/20/2022 4

Psychology examines: • Physiological needs- physical needs • Cognitive needs- mental; thinking, emotional and understanding needs 1/20/2022 5

4 Numbered Heads Students Number 1 -6 Find your groups and work on handout together. Be ready to share your responses. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Four Goals of Psychology • Describe or gather information about behavior being studied • Find an explanation as to why the behavior occurs o Hypothesis- an assumption or prediction about behavior that will be tested through research; an educated guess o Theory- set of assumptions used to explain behavior • Predict, based on knowledge that has been acquired • Seek to influence behavior, if necessary 1/20/2022 7

• Form Pairs: • Come up with an example of a hypothesis and a theory • Get together with another pair and see if they can guess which is the hypothesis and which is theory • Take turns Group pairing and sharing 1/20/2022 8

Careers in Sports Psychology • Educational Psychologist- teaches strategies and mental skills to active populations • Clinical Psychologist- provides treatment • Academic Psychologist- participates in research and in teaching 1/20/2022 9

Factors that Influence Behavior • • • Basic Daily Living Needs Physical Development Cognitive Development Social Development Cultural Factors/Socio-economic status Property of CTE Joint Venture 1/20/2022 10

Young Adulthood Cognitive • New beginnings o Career, home • Establishes intimate relationships o Marriage o Become parents • Higher thinking and reasoning o Think from another’s perspective • • • Physical Fully grown/developed Peak muscular strength 25 -30 years Best small motor skills until 35 Healthiest years Child rearing 1/20/2022 11

Middle Adulthood Cognitive • Security, satisfaction • Empty nest • High intellectual levels o Experience? • Most creative Physical • May develop chronic illnesses/conditions • Slight sensory/dexterity loss • Menopause • Slight losses in strength/coordination • Some sleeping/eating issues 1/20/2022 12

Late Adulthood Cognitive • Society looks at old age as a negative • Attachment to tangibles/familiarity • Awareness of mortality • Need for companionship/relationsh ips • Slower processing, but good intellect Physical • More chronic illness • Decrease in sensory functions • Less strength, coordination and balance o More falls, accidents • Shorter 1/20/2022 13

Communication with Patients • Take into consideration age and developmental levels! • Ask age-appropriate questions. • Be empathic towards developmental responses and reactions • Plan treatment and care based on developmental levels. • Mental disabilities or disease/illness/medications may alter your approach to communication 1/20/2022 14

3 - 2 - 1 3 important terms from today 2 ideas or facts you would like to know more about 1 of the 3 sports psych fields that you like best