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Introduction in Sport Introduction in Sport PsychologyPsychology
Dr. Chatkamon SingnoyDr. Chatkamon SingnoyFaculty of sport scienceFaculty of sport science
Burapha UniversityBurapha University
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Today’s Path…Today’s Path…
What is Sport Psychology (SP)?What is Sport Psychology (SP)?
Overview of SP( A brief of history)Overview of SP( A brief of history)
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON PERFORMANCE WHAT ARE SOME COMMON PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT ISSUES?ENHANCEMENT ISSUES?
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““WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (SP)?”(SP)?” The study of a person's behavior in The study of a person's behavior in
sport. sport. It is also a specialization within the It is also a specialization within the
brainbrain and and physicalphysical that seeks to that seeks to understand psychological/mental understand psychological/mental factors that affect factors that affect performance in in sports, physical activity, and exercise. sports, physical activity, and exercise.
Moreover, apply these to enhance Moreover, apply these to enhance individual and team performance. individual and team performance.
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2 main objectives:2 main objectives: To understand how To understand how
psychological factors psychological factors affect in individual’s affect in individual’s performanceperformance
To understand how To understand how participation in sport participation in sport and exercise affects and exercise affects one’s psychological one’s psychological development, development, health, and well-health, and well-being.being.
WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY ?WHAT IS SPORT PSYCHOLOGY ?
GOAL
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OVERVIEW of SPOVERVIEW of SP( A brief of history( A brief of history…)…)
It is not a new field – it has been an area of scientific study for approximately 100 years
Its roots are in physical education and coaching
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OVERVIEW of SPOVERVIEW of SP( A brief of history( A brief of history…)…)
Sport Psychology Prior to 1950 Sport Psychology Prior to 1950 1898 First experiment 1898 First experiment ((Norman TriplettNorman Triplett))
Paced bicycle races result in faster Paced bicycle races result in faster times than single efforts times than single efforts
social facilitationsocial facilitation: the presence of : the presence of audience and/or coaches enhances audience and/or coaches enhances arousal arousal
1898 First Sport Psychology Study 1898 First Sport Psychology Study 1925 First Laboratory 1925 First Laboratory
Coleman Griffith Coleman Griffith at University of Illinois at University of Illinois Research on psychomotor skills, Research on psychomotor skills,
performance, and personality performance, and personality
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OVERVIEW of SPOVERVIEW of SP( A brief of history( A brief of history…)…)
Sport Psychology After 1950 Sport Psychology After 1950 1967 First Annual Meeting of North American 1967 First Annual Meeting of North American
Soc. for the Psych. of Sport and Physical Soc. for the Psych. of Sport and Physical Activity (Activity (NASPSPANASPSPA) )
Bruce Ogilvie Bruce Ogilvie (�father� of Applied Sport (�father� of Applied Sport Psychology) Psychology)
Problem Athletes and How to Handle Them Problem Athletes and How to Handle Them begins to consult with teams begins to consult with teams
Mid-1960s Sport Psychologists split from motor Mid-1960s Sport Psychologists split from motor learninglearning
1985 USOC take first full-time sport 1985 USOC take first full-time sport psychologist psychologist
1986 First applied journal: 1986 First applied journal: The Sport The Sport Psychologist Psychologist
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What do SP Professionals do?What do SP Professionals do?
Teaching (Many teach college; others teach as part of consultations and outreach including workshops, coaching)
Research (Some professional conduct research on topics such as anxiety, injury prevention, exercise adoption, retirement, coaching behaviors, athlete stress, recovery, mental health of athletes)
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What do SP Professionals do?What do SP Professionals do?
Practice (Many ESP professionals are in private practice. They work counseling centers, sports medicine, wellness settings and health clubs.)
Often there is a “mix” of these activities.
There is no “typical” sport and exercise psychologist in this rapidly growing field
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Why would people need the Why would people need the services of an sport psychology services of an sport psychology professionalprofessional?? To improve or optimize performance
to help make performance more effective
To help overcome obstacles that prevent the reaching of potential
To assist with adopting or maintaining an exercise program
To facilitate efficient/healthy functioning of sport or other teams (team building, conflict)
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WHAT ARE SOME WHAT ARE SOME COMMON PERFORMANCE COMMON PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT ENHANCEMENT ISSUES?ISSUES?
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COMMON PERFORMANCE COMMON PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT ISSUESENHANCEMENT ISSUES
Perform more consistently up to potential
Set useful training & competition goals Prepare mentally and develop routines
to better control thoughts & emotions Manage energy (psyching up and down)
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More IssuesMore Issues
Increase/maintain confidenceIncrease/maintain confidence Handle training & competition Handle training & competition
stressstress Focus, attention, concentration, Focus, attention, concentration,
distractiondistraction Increase/maintain motivationIncrease/maintain motivation Facilitate team Facilitate team
cohesion/communicationcohesion/communication
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Main Organizations involved in Main Organizations involved in Sport and Exercise Psychology:Sport and Exercise Psychology: Association for the Advancement of
Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) www.aaasponline.org
American Psychological Association Div. 47 (APA, Div. 47) www.psyc.unt.edu/apadiv47
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) www.acsm.org
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) www.usoc.org
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Main Organizations involved in Sport Main Organizations involved in Sport and Exercise Psychology:and Exercise Psychology:
International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) www.issponline.org
North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) www.naspspa.org
The Sport Psychology Academy (SPA) www.aahperd.org
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Major Splits in Recent Years within Major Splits in Recent Years within the Field:the Field:
1. Performance Enhancement / Intervention
2. Social Psychology Emphasis
3. Health and Exercise
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1. Performance Enhancement / 1. Performance Enhancement / Intervention:Intervention: Focus on performance
improvements in any any achievement settingachievement setting
Be concerned with effects of interventions on well-being
Examples: Stress management training
with athletes Training effectiveness Flow experiences in sport
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2. Social Psychology Emphasis2. Social Psychology Emphasis
Uses theory / research to focus on group processes in sport & exercise settings
Social factors are examined as they relate to athletes, coach, team, and spectators
Examples of special interests: Achievement motivation Moral development through sport Peer relationships in physical activity and
sport Youth sports Social Anxiety in Sport and Exercise Settings
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3. Health and Exercise:3. Health and Exercise:
Focuses on role of psych. Factors in exercise; as they pertain to resistance to disease development & remediation, coping with stress, and health promotion
Primary interest is link between mental and physical health.
Examples of special interest areas: emotion focused coping and health Hardiness and disease risk Exercise and Psychoneuroimmunology Psychological benefits of exercise
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Topic for class discussTopic for class discuss
1. Why was the symbol of psychology a fork-1. Why was the symbol of psychology a fork-like? like? 2. Has it anything to do with its history?2. Has it anything to do with its history?3. Read Sport Psychology – Past, Present and 3. Read Sport Psychology – Past, Present and Future: The Perceptions of Swedish Sport Future: The Perceptions of Swedish Sport Psychology Students in lesson 2Psychology Students in lesson 2
