Chapter 1

1.Understand the effects of psychological factors on physical and motor performance.


2.Understand the effects of participation in physical activity on psychological development, health, and well-being.

• Research: Inquiry aimed at advancing knowledge and sharing it through professional meetings and journal articles
• Teaching: Teaching university courses in either psychology or exercise and sport science
• Consulting: Working with athletes of all ages and abilities in the fitness industry and in sports medicine and physical therapy

• •are licensed psychologists
• •are trained to work with people with severe emotional disorders
• • are trained to help athletes with problems such as eating disorders and substance abuse.

• •use mental coach approach—understand psychology of human movement.
• •have training in physical education, kinesiology, or exercise and sport science.
• educate and increase athletes’ and coaches’ awareness of issues such as anxiety management and confidence development