Sport and Exercise Psychology Quiz

What does SEP stand for?

• Sport & Exercise Physiology

• Sport & Exercise Psychology

• Social Exercise Practice

• Sport Emotion Processing

What is the main focus of sport and exercise psychology?

• Physical training methods only

• Nutrition and diet

• Cognitive/emotional factors and behaviour in sport

• Muscle growth and recovery

In the ABCs of SEP, what does “A” stand for?

• Action

• Ability

• Affect

• Awareness

Which of the following is an example of cognition?

• Feeling nervous

• Running a race

• Beliefs about performance

• Sweating

Who is considered the “Father of sport psychology”?

• Bruce Ogilvie

• William P. Morgan

• Dorothy Yates

• Coleman Griffith

What is the main goal of consulting in SEP?

• Diagnose physical injuries

• Improve performance and well-being

• Train coaches only

• Conduct experiments

What are the Big Five personality traits (OCEAN)?

• Optimism, Control, Energy, Action, Nurture

• Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism

• Observation, Cognition, Emotion, Action, Nervousness

• Organization, Creativity, Energy, Attitude, Negativity

Traits are best described as:

• Temporary emotional states

• Stable personality characteristics

• Physical abilities

• Learned behaviours only

According to the interactionist approach, behaviour is:

• Only based on personality

• Only based on environment

• A mix of personality and situation

• Random

Which statement is TRUE about athletic personality?

• There is a strong, clear athletic personality

• Personality perfectly predicts success

• There is little evidence of a distinct athletic personality

• Only elite athletes have personality traits