Introduction to Sports Psychology

What is Definitions of Psychology?

• The study of behavior

• The study of body

What should the athletes do before the competition?

• Eat food

• Imaginary of their best performance

What is Education sports psychology?

• Solve problem

• Develop mental skills

What is Clinical sports psychology?

• Solve problem

• Develop mental skills

What could we control in a competition?

• The weather

• Mental skills

Which is good SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

CONSULTANTS?

• Flexible and knowledgeable enough to meet

  individual needs

• Poor interpersonal skills

What is not SPORT PSYCHOLOGY CAREER

FIELDS?

• The policeman

• Health and exercise psychologist

• College teaching

Which is poor SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

CONSULTANTS?

• Had multiple contacts with individual athletes

• Lacked sensitivity or flexibility to individual needs