Psychology Introduct i o n t o Psycholo

Psychology Introduct i o n t o Psycholo gy and Sp o r t Psycholo gy 9/3/2021 1

Psychology is the study of…? (hold up fingers) 1. Physical movement and thought 2. The brain 3. Behavior and mental processes 4. Mental illnesses 5. Abilities and disabilities PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 2

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 9/3/2021 3

Terminology • • • Psychology Sports psychology Physiological Cognitive Hypothesis Theory Educational sports psychologist Clinical sports psychologist Academic sports psychologist Property of CTE Joint Venture 9/3/2021 4

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 9/3/2021 5

Psychology examines: • Physiological needs- physical needs • Cognitive needs- mental; thinking, emotional and understanding needs 9/3/2021 6

Four Goals of Psychology 1. Describe or gather information about behavior being studied 2. 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 3. Predict based on knowledge that has been acquired 4. Seek to influence behavior, if necessary 9/3/2021 7

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 9/3/2021 8

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