Sport Psychology

Session 2

Sport Psychology

Session objectives

• Explain why athletes use sport psychology

• Identify athletes who may benefit from using sport psychology skills in the future

Recap - What is Sport Psychology?• “Sport psychology is the scientific study

of pe____ and their be_____ in sport and exercise contexts and the practical applications of that knowledge”

• (Gill 1979)

Recap-Factors associated with sport psychology

Psychology

M

S/A

L

P

A

Factors associated with sport psychology

Psychology

Motivation

Stress/Anxiety

Leadership

Personality

Arousal

Recap-Who uses sport psychology

• C_____

• P______

• M_______

• S____ p____________

• Ph______________

What do sport psychologists do?

• Psychology of coaching

• Psychological aspects of performance enhancement

• Injury prevention/rehabilitation

• Research areas of sport psychology

Why use Sport Psychology?

• IMPROVE PERFORMANCE!

• This is the most common reason for consulting a sport psychology professional.

• performance can be enhanced through the teaching of mental strategies that help ineffective performers overcome obstacles that prevent them from reaching their potential.

Why use Sport Psychology?

• TO OVERCOME THE PRESSURES OF COMPETITION

• Athletes at all levels look for help in dealing with the pressures of competition. Pressures may stem from parental and/or coach expectations as well as the athlete's own expectations regarding performance.

Why use Sport Psychology?

Why use Sport Psychology?

• England European Champions 2012?

• World Champions 2014?

Why use Sport Psychology?

Why Use Sport Psychology?

Why use Sport Psychology?

• To provide psychological assistance with injury rehabilitation.

• Athletes with injuries may request assistance adjusting to not participating adhering to physical therapy, tolerating pain, or other issues.

Why use Sport Psychology?

• Confidence

• Concentration

• Commitment

• Relaxation

• Composure

• Competition

Activity

• List as many individuals and teams that you think will benefit from using sport psychology on a regular basis.

• Provide reasons for your answers

Session objectives

• Explain why athletes use sport psychology

• Identify athletes who may benefit from using sport psychology skills in the future