chap 1.1

Explain the definition of psychology and sports psychology.

Explain the history of sports psychology.

Describe behaviour.

• Predict behaviour

• Explain behaviour

• Control behaviour

process of scientific

• Observation

• Diagnosis

• Experiment

The science of psychology that is applied to athletes and sport situations.

The primary scientific study of the behavioral, affective, and cognitive reactions to sport settings, including the reactions of both participants and fans.

The study of the effect psychological and emotional factors on sports and exercise performance, and the effect of sport and exercise involvement on psychological and emotional factors.