Exam (elaborations)
PSYC 3480 chapter 1- Introducing sport and exercise(notes)
- Course
- Institution
PSYC 3480 chapter 1- Introducing sport and exercise(notes)
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Expertsolutions
Reviews received
Content preview
PSYC 3480 chapter 1- Introducing sport andexercise(notes)
** Sport and exercise psychologists work with all people, professional
athletes and recreational, as well as those with and without mental
problems
Sport and exercise psychology is a science in which the principles of
psychology are applied in a sport or exercise setting
• Influence of kinesiology and psychology
• Largely theoretical perspectives of psychology
Positive psychology in sport/exercise
- enhancing well being by increasing positive qualities like confidence,
independence, social and psychical functioning and life satisfaction
Careers in sport/exercise psychology (3 major roles of sport/exercise
psychology specialists)
- teaching
• most sport/exercise psychology specialists are employed in
universities and colleges: primary role teaching students
• some… training to community/sport organizations
- research
• primary responsibility: working in universities to advance knowledge
consulting
• third major role: help individuals, teams, and organizations improve
performance, change physical acitivity behaviour, manage sprot and
life demands, and enhance personal well being
• many professional sport teams and organizations emply sport psychology
consultants… in US more major universiities have full time consultants… not
the case in Canada
• increasing number of Canadian universities use psychology consultants
on a limited basis
• very few Canadians make a living as a full time sport and exercise
psychology consultant o 3 roles of the exercise pshycolgoy consultant
teach psychological skills to facilliatate performance
help people with developmental concerns
assist clients in educational and counseling areas and psychopathology
,PSYC 3480 chapter 1- Introducing sport and
exercise(notes)
Training to be a sport/exercise psychology
specialist depends largely on what career path
is chosen largely, two general training
orientations:
• sport science education o teaching and research skills combing sport
sciences and psychology
o wide range of academic programs available o
information found in directory of graduate programs
published for the AASP (pg.9)
• clinical and counseling sport and exercise psychology o two closely
related fields: clinical focused on assessment and rehabilitation of
serious psychological developments, counseling on helping people
with adjustment/developmental problems… significant overlap in the
two
o graduate training in sport sciences and training for clinical psychologists
o CPA for more information
Courses and Programs for Undergraduate Students
- ideally double major in sport sciences and psychology…. Allowing greatest
flexibility
- if not possible… major and minor in an undergraduate degree
- exact courses determined by career path chosen… requirements by
various sport sciences or clinical programs
- hoped in the future universities will provide opportunities providing students
with greater flexibility
Liscensing of Sport/Exercise psychologists (pg. 11)
- provincial and territorital lawas regulate the use of the term psychologists
- to protect people from being exploited by untrained individuals
- rules vary across provinces and territories
- unless progessionals meet ecemption criteria they should not call
themselves sport/exercise psychologists CSPA and AASP identify
necessary standards
• SEE TABLE 1.4 PAGE 11 IN TEXT
Standards of conduct and practitioner competencies in sport/exercise
psychology
- a number of basic standards of conduct and sercixe always apply when a
sport and exercise psychology consultant interacts with clients, although
,PSYC 3480 chapter 1- Introducing sport and
exercise(notes)
style will proabably differ
- ethics: right/wrong as they are related to human behaviour…
specifically nature, terms and parameters of the relationship[ between
the consultant and clients
• assist athletes and do no
harm ethical codes provide
guidelines:
, PSYC 3480 chapter 1- Introducing sport and
exercise(notes)
• CPA: CANADIAN CODE OF
ETHICS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
(PG.13) o FOUR
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Respect for dignity of persons
Moral rights, confidentiality, freedom
Responsible caring
Minimize harm and maximize benefits
Work within range of competence!!
Integrity in
relationships
Accuracy/honesty, unbiased. Avoid conflicts of
interest
Responsibility to
society
Benefit society through development of knowledge….
However respect and responsible caring
FIRST PRIORITY
Sport and exercise psychology in Canada and the united states (HISTORY)
(PG. 15)
- Canada and US intertwined
- 20th century: canadaian univerisites few and enrolment was low
• little evidence of systematic research or teaching in sport/exercise
psychology
• first sport psychology texts by COLEMAN GRIFFITH: the psychology of
coaching and psychology and athletics
• despite this, little development in 1930S and 40’s
- Post WWII expansion of universities in US… important impact
• FRANKLIN HENRY: advocate of scholarly and scientific approach to physical
education studies…. Two graduates became pioneering
sport psychology researchers in Canada: RIKK ALDERMAN AND
ALBERT CARRON
• North America, many sporty psychology instructors trained in motor
behaviour in physical education departments
- began to grow in the 1960S AND 1970S: establishment of many new
universities and junior colleges
• limited specialization in exercise psychology
• psychology departments more interested in sport
psychology: emphasis in abnormal/problem
behaviour
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Expertsolutions. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $25.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83614 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now