Blue-Illustrated-Sport-Activity-Presentation-1.pdf

Blue-Illustrated-Sport-Activity-Presentation-1.pdf

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  PSYCHOLOGY SPORTS MAJOR 19
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  Sport psychology isa sub-discipline of psychology applied to a competitive sport as a specific context of organized physical (motor) activity. The major emphasis in sport psychology is on the study and application of psychological factors enhancing athletic performance and on the impact of sport participation on a person’s (or team’s) development.
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  Sports psychology isthe study of how psychological factors influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. It is a proficiency that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. Sport psychology attempts to improve athletic performance and help athletes to concentrate better, deal effectively with competitive stress, and to practice more efficiently. Moreover, sport psychology also attempts to understand the impact of long-term sport participation on development of personal resources of athletes in the setting of organized competitive sport.
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  The term ‘‘sport’’is used as an umbrella term that includes different kinds of sport, exercise, and other physically active pursuits. These types of physical activity are also used in other settings such as organized physical education, leisure, and rehabilitation (healing). Another important feature of sport psychology is its double nature. On the one hand, it is a part of psychology; on the other hand, its knowledge base is related to sport sciences focused on understanding human activity in this particular context. Thus, in applications, these two sources of knowledge help to better understand a person, the environment, and the key aspects of the sporting activity. Sport Psychology interventions are designed to assist athletes and other sports participants (e.g., coaches, administrators, parents) from a wide array of settings, levels of competition and ages, ranging from recreational youth participants to professional and Olympic athletes to master’s level performers.
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  APA (American PsychologistAssociation) recognizes sport psychology as a proficiency acquired after a doctoral degree in one of the primary areas of psychology and licensure as a psychologist. This proficiency does not include those who have earned a doctoral degree in sport psychology but are not licensed psychologists Sports psychologists investigate how participating in sports can improve health and well-being. They also help athletes utilize psychology to improve their sports performance and mental well-being. They don't just work with elite and professional athletes. However, they also help regular people learn how to enjoy sports and learn to stick to an exercise program. They utilize exercise and athletics to enhance people’s lives and well-being.
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  The importance ofsport psychology has been realized for decades, however many coaches and athletes pay too little attention to how it can help them perform better. Many coaches and athletes still overly focus on the physical aspect of sporting performance at the detriment of the non-physical. There is a greater emphasis on proven physical training programs and biomechanical analysis of the equipment and technique. These physical aspects of sport are critical and they become even more valuable when combined with an effective mental training program. No athlete, no matter how strong or physically gifted can be successful if for example, they let their nerves overtake them and they crumble in the heat and pressure of competition. Why is Sport Psychology Important?
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  The specialized fieldof sports psychology has developed rapidly in recent years. The importance of a sports psychologist as an integral member of the coaching and health care teams is widely recognized. Sports psychologists can teach skills to help athletes enhance their learning process and motor skills, cope with competitive pressures, fine-tune the level of awareness needed for optimal performance, and stay focused amid the many distractions of team travel and in the competitive environment. Psychological training should be an integral part of an athlete’s holistic training process. This is best accomplished by a collaborative effort among the coach, the sport psychologist, and the athlete; however, a knowledgeable and interested coach can learn basic psychological skills and impart them to the athlete, especially during actual practice. To help the parties’ air and resolve differences Role of Sports Psychology
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  Attentional Focus Visualization and Goal-Setting Motivationand Team-Building Rehabilitation Anxiety
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  Attentional Focus Attentional focusinvolves the ability to tune out distractions, such as a crowd of screaming fans,and focus attention on the task at hand. This allows athletes to manage their mental focus even in the face of other things that are vying for attention.Common strategies that might be used include things like deep breathing to help focus attention, paying attention to bodily signals and sensations, and mindfulness to help stay focused on the present moment.
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  Visualization and Goal-Setting Thisinvolves visualizing performing a task, such as participating in an athletic event or successfully performing a particular skill. This area of sports psychology is centered on helping athletes mentally prepare for a performance or competition. Visualization involves creating a mental image of what you "intend" to happen. Athletes can use these skills to envision the outcome they are pursuing. They might visualize themselves winning an event or performing a difficult movement. It can also be useful for helping athletes feel calmer and more focused before an event.
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  Motivation and Team-Building Somesports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation. A major subject in sports psychology, the study of motivation looks at both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators. Team building is also an important topic in this field. Sports psychologists might work with coaches and athletes to help them develop a sense of comradery and assist them in working together efficiently and effectively.
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  Anxiety Professional sports psychologistsoften help athletes cope with the intense pressure that comes from competition. This often involves finding ways to reduce performance anxiety and combat burnout. It isn't uncommon for athletes to get nervous before a game, performance, or competition. These nerves can have an impact on performance, so learning tactics to help stay calm are important for helping athletes perform their best. Tactics that might be the focus of this area include things like relaxation techniques, changing negative thoughts, building self- confidence, and findings distractions to reduce the focus on anxiety. Burnout can also happen to athletes who frequently experience pressure, anxiety, and intense practice schedules. Helping athletes restore their sense of balance, learn to relax, and keep up their motivation can help combat these feelings of burnout.
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  Rehabilitation Another important focusof sports psychology is onhelping athletes recover and return to their sport after an injury. A sports injury can lead people to experience emotional reactions in addition to their physical injury, which can include feelings of anger, frustration, hopelessness, and fear. Sports psychologists work with people to help them mentally cope with the recovery process and restore their confidence once they are ready to return to their sport.
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  What are theBenefits of Sports Psychology? Sport psychology is not just about improving athletic performance. It plays a much large role within performance. Sport psychology can be about developing interventions which help to prevent mental health among the athletic population. Sport psychology can be about teaching athletes transferable skills that they can use in not only sport but also in work and family life. Sport psychology can be about helping athletes to manage transitions and deal with issues associated with retirement. Sport Psychology is not just to help people when things go wrong. It is a field which can help to move athletes to the next level. Sport psychology won’t just help you to deal with problems or issues, it will help you to learn more about how you can be in the best psychological state of mind. It will help you to understand how your self-talk can influence your emotions and behavior.
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  Importance of SportsPsychology in Physical Education and Sports Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from the fields of Kinesiology and Psychology. It involves the study of how psychological factors affect on performance and how participation in sports and exercise affect psychological and physical factors. In addition to instruction and training of psychological skills for performance improvement, applied sport psychology may include work with athletes, coaches, and parents regarding injury, rehabilitation, communication, team building, and career transitions. Sport psychology is commonly referred to as “sport and exercise psychology,” as it is used for team sports as well as individual fitness endeavors.
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  The Benefits ofSports Psychology for Athletes Mental Game Coaching is that the segment of sports psychology that concentrates specifically on helping athletes break through the mental barriers that are keeping them from performing up to their peak potential. By focusing on the mental skills needed to be successful in any sporting competition, mental game coaching seeks to achieve the overall goal of performance improvement. Sports Psychology is about improving your attitude and mental game skills to help you perform your best by identifying limiting beliefs and embracing a healthierphilosophy about your sport.
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  Why do AthletesNeed a Sports Psychologist? Some people have attached a stigma to sports psychologists. They label athletes who use them as mentally weak, not having what it takes to make it on their own. Making use of the services of a sports psychologist is definitely not a sign of weakness Succeeding in a chosen sport indeed requires: - A strong, fit and healthy body, - Prowess on the field, and- A strong mind that will push an athlete evenwhen their bodies give up. The first two are ably handled by the personal trainer and sports coach. However, the last one is something that only a sports psychologist can handle.
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  To identify andoperate in their ‘sweet spot’ more often Through developing foundational mental skills, sports psychologists’ help athletes create an environment where it’s easy to step into their ‘sweet spot’ or the ‘zone’, as many athletes call it. In this mental space, the athlete is able to block out all distractions and to ensure that he is focused on winning. To strategize and plan Although coaches mostly help athletes with their strategies and game plans, sports psychologists can help athletes with the mental strategies and plans in terms of how the athlete will ensure that they can meet the plans developed with the sports coach. To develop confidence Whether it is after an injury or particularly bad loss, all athletes struggle with their confidence levels at some point. Sports psychologists can help reduce doubt during a competition, increase focus and deal with fears. To find the right motivators Just as in life, certain things motivate us better, and for longer, than others. Sports psychologists help find athletes the optimal level of motivation as well as specific motivators to push them further. To help athletes cope with the pressure of competition Sometimes, all you need is someone who will believe in you and give you the tools to deal with pressure, stress and anxiety. And that’s exactly why sports psychologists are so important. Not only do they help athletes deal with pressure, they help them find enjoyment in their sport once again.
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  Top Ten Waysthat You can Benefit from Sports Psychology Improve focus and deal with distractions. Grow confidence in athletes who have doubts. Develop coping skills to deal with setbacks and errors. Find the right zone of intensity for your sport Help teams develop communication skills and cohesion. To instill a healthy belief system and identify irrational thoughts. Improve or balance motivation for optimal performance Develop confidence post-injury. To develop game-specific strategies and game plans To identify and enter the “zone” more often.
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  Thank you! prepared by: YVONNE V. GAJUDO BPED 3A