Session 2 sport psychology

Session 2 sport psychology

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  Sport Psychology Session2 Sport Psychology
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  Session objectives Explainwhy athletes use sport psychology Identify athletes who may benefit from using sport psychology skills in the future
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  Recap - Whatis 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)
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  Recap-Factors associated withsport psychology Psychology M S/A L P A
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  Factors associated withsport psychology Psychology Motivation Stress/Anxiety Leadership Personality Arousal
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  Recap-Who uses sportpsychology C_____ P______ M_______ S____ p____________ Ph______________
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  What do sportpsychologists do? Psychology of coaching Psychological aspects of performance enhancement Injury prevention/rehabilitation Research areas of sport psychology
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  Why use SportPsychology? 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.
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  Why use SportPsychology? 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.
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  Why use SportPsychology?
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  Why use SportPsychology? England European Champions 2012? World Champions 2014?
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  Why use SportPsychology?
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  Why Use SportPsychology?
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  Why use SportPsychology? 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.
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  Why use SportPsychology? Confidence Concentration Commitment Relaxation Composure Competition
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  Activity List asmany individuals and teams that you think will benefit from using sport psychology on a regular basis. Provide reasons for your answers
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  Session objectives Explainwhy athletes use sport psychology Identify athletes who may benefit from using sport psychology skills in the future