Sport Psychology

Foundations of sport and exercise psychology

http://books.google.com/books?id=cX-Md9gQ7w8C&lpg=PP1&dq=Foundations%20of%20sport%20and%20exercise%20psychology&pg=PP1
Some chapters of a recommended book for sport psychology undergraduates are included at Google books: Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2011). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Methods of Knowing (Podcast)

by Brian Sather, created Apr 20 2009 - 12:37pm, updated Sep 9 2009 - 10:25pm

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Lecture/discussion by Brian Sather on April 20, 2009 for EXS311 Sport Psychology at Eastern Oregon University

Based on Chapter 1 of Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Arousal Theories, Anxiety, and Fear of Crashing My Bike (Podcast)

by Brian Sather, created Apr 8 2009 - 4:53pm, updated Apr 8 2009 - 4:54pm

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Definitions:

  • Arousal is a blend of psychological and psychological activation, varying in intensity along a continuum.
  • Anxiety is a negative emotional state with feelings of worry, nervousness, and apprehension associated with activation or arousal of the body.

Recognizing and taking advantage of your fear instinct: The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker (1997)

Theories of Arousal

  1. Drive theory
  2. Inverted-U hypothesis
  3. Individualized zones of optimal functioning (IZOF)
  4. Multidimensional anxiety theory
  5. Catastrophe model
  6. Reversal theory
  7. Anxiety direction and intensity

Concentration techniques Read more »

Competition and Cooperation

by Brian Sather, created Apr 13 2009 - 12:42pm, updated Apr 13 2009 - 1:58pm

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Lecture/discussion by Brian Sather on April 13, 2009 for EXS311 Sport Psychology at Eastern Oregon University

Description: Based on Chapter 5 of Weinberg & Gould. Outlines advantages and disadvantages of competition and cooperation. Students challenge the definition of competition because it does not allow one to compete against oneself.

Resources Referenced

Coakley, J. (2004). Sports in Society (8th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Kohn, A (1986). No Contest: The Case Against Competition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Read more »

Finding Academic Sources at Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon University

by Brian Sather, created Oct 21 2009 - 7:08pm

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 FINDING JOURNAL ARTICLES


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 FINDING BOOKS

Screencasts by Ken Watson, Public Services Librarian at Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon University. He is also the Physical Activity & Health liaisons.

Continuum of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

by Brian Sather, created Apr 20 2009 - 9:35am, updated Apr 20 2009 - 12:50pm

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Lecture/discussion by Brian Sather on April 20, 2009 for EXS311 Sport Psychology at Eastern Oregon University

Description: Based on Chapter 6 of Weinberg & Gould. Click here for the continuum that is discussed.

Resources Referenced

Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Flow in Sport

by Brian Sather, created Apr 22 2009 - 12:13pm

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Lecture/discussion by Brian Sather, Eastern Oregon University on 4-22-09

Collaboration Methods (Podcast)

by Brian Sather, created May 6 2009 - 11:58am

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Lecture by Brian Sather, Eastern Oregon University.
Recommendations for collaboration online. Includes a discussion of different methods for collaborating with peers including Wikipedia and social networking sites. Based on concepts in Chapter 8 and 10 of Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Cohesion

by Brian Sather, created Apr 27 2010 - 10:25pm, updated Mar 25 2011 - 7:31pm

Lecture/discussion by Brian Sather on April 27, 2010 for EXS311 Sport Psychology at Eastern Oregon University Read more »

Coping Strategies (Podcast)

by Brian Sather, created May 13 2009 - 12:47pm

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Lecture by Brian Sather, Eastern Oregon University.
Discussion of coping and arousal regulation techniques. Chapter 12 of Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Imagery (Podcast)

by Brian Sather, created May 18 2009 - 12:48pm

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Lecture/discussion by Brian Sather on May 18, 2009 for EXS311 Sport Psychology at Eastern Oregon University

Discusses some the concept of imagery and different ways to include use imagery. Based on a chapter of Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Goal Setting

by Brian Sather, created May 27 2009 - 12:20pm

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SMART Goals (Doran, 1981)

  • Specific: Target a specific area to improve.
  • Measurable: Quantify or at least suggest an indicator for assessment.
  • Assignable: Specify who will do it. (Some have substituted "adjustable" for the "A" in smart)
  • Realistic: What can be achieved. Shoot for the stars?
  • Time-related: Specify when it will be achieved.

SMART Goals - more recent interpretations of the acronym. ("SMART criteria," 2009) Read more »

Applying Sport Psychology for an Advantage (Podcast)

by Brian Sather, created Jun 1 2009 - 9:52am, updated Jun 1 2009 - 1:02pm

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Lecture/discussion lead by Brian Sather for EXS311 Sport Psychology class at Eastern Oregon University on June 1, 2009.

Description: Podcast includes recommendations for using sport psychologists research and recommendations for improving personal performance and coaching. Includes a lively discussion on the importance of physical skills versus psychological skills for gaining an advantage. Also includes some examples of how some of the skills are applied by the presenter in bicycle racing.

Ways of Knowing (Ch 1) Chapters based on Weinberg and Gould (2007) Read more »

Five Essential Mental Skills for Sport - Video Clips

http://www.vbvideo.com/watch_video/5_essential.html

A collection of clips at Virtual Sport Psychology featuring Daniel Gould.

Teaching Mental Skills for Sport - Video Clips

http://www.vbvideo.com/watch_video/teaching_mental_skills.html

A collection of clips at Virtual Sport Psychology featuring Daniel Gould.

Brief Interview Responses about Attitude and Mental Aspects of Training

by Brian Sather, created Jun 13 2010 - 10:23pm

A student recently interviewed me with some questions related to sport psychology. Below were my responses:

Q: It has been said that if you have the mental attitude of “I'm going to lose” then you will lose every time. I was wondering what you think of this statement? Read more »

Institute for the Study of Youth Sport (ISYS)

http://www.educ.msu.edu/ysi/default.htm

Website for ISYS, which is directed by prominent sport psychologist Daniel Gould. The site presents instructional videos, research findings, information for parents, and other news and information about youth sport. 

The mission as stated on the website:

The mission of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports is to provide leadership, scholarship and outreach that "transforms" the face of youth sports in ways that maximize the beneficial physical, psychological, and social effects of participation for children and youth while minimizing detrimental effects.

Mental Skills for Young Athletes - Video Clips

http://www.vbvideo.com/watch_video/young_athletes.html

A collection of clips by Virtual Sport Psychology featuring Daniel Gould.

Sample Poster on Sport Psychology

http://aahperd.confex.com/aahperd/2011/webprogram/Handout/Paper16552/Sibley_Motivation and Sport Ed.pdf

This poster was presented at the AAHPERD 2011 national convention and serves as a good example of a professional poster with good information related to physical education and motivation.

Intrinsic Motivation in PE with Sport Education: Satisfying Students’ Needs, by Benjamin A. Sibley, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

The convention announcement can be see here. 

Learning Guide for Sport Psychology

by Brian Sather, created Mar 3 2009 - 11:03pm, updated Apr 4 2011 - 12:59pm

Description: Study of psychological factors affecting sport performance and exercise participation. Specific attention will be given to techniques for effectively coaching athletes and teaching physical education classes. Topics include motivation, arousal, psychological skill training, goal setting, and group dynamics.