PSYCH 304 EXAM 1 TAMU

Olympic games (ancient)

- former athletic contests held at Olympia in 4 year intervals -games in honor of Greek god Zeus -open to all greeks; foreigners could NOT comepte -originally solely foot races -all competed in the nude - exclusion of women participation and spectating

Coleman Griffith

- interested in what motivated athletes -developed first sport psych course -2yrs later opened first psych research lab -University of Illinois

Quaker

- opposition to sports and games

NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association

- primary governing force in collegiate athletics formed in 1909 -football major force in universities by 1900 -

Sport psychology definition

- the study of psychological and mental factors that influence and are influenced by participation and performance in physical activity - the knowledge gained through this study to everyday life

Civil war era

-Not a lot of down time 4 phases: 1) initial conscription into army- when training was light, military sport activities took place 2) Holiday- baseball 3) winter- colder weather called for less battle and more down time, cock fights and snow ball fights 4) lills in fighting- 34 different sports, football cockfights and baseball were all popular

boxers

-apart of funeral games ( for soldiers to allay some grief during war) - apart of 3 combat events in olympics from 520 BC to 394 AD

Colonial america recreation

-card games -billiards -skittles: ninepin bowling -gun competitions -cock fighting and horse racing -cricket -fives: handball -football -golf -shinny: hockey -rounders: similar to baseball - fox hunting and yachting - ball and long bullets: throwing cannonballs for distance

middle ages

-chariot racing -discontinue of the olympic games -Christianity decreased forces in sports - chivalry revived the interest in physical activity (11-13th century) -Jousting -knight was highly supported in middle ages

Race and gender

-civil rights act of 1964- integration of african americans and minorities in everyday life and sports -title 9- women cannot be discriminated in a work place or elsewhere (sports) - women first educational program for women at Vassar college in 1865

AASP Certification

-conveys coaches, athletes, and others that the recipient has been held to a rigorous educational and training standard. well trained professionals, and enhances credibility of listing professionals of sport psych. -educates the public.

Jean- Jacques Rousseau

-criticism of the traditional curriculum and traditional approach to learning -believed in the importance of physical activity for children -advocated the inclusion of play, games, and physical education

Renaissance

-emphasis on grammar, logic, math and scholarly debate - intellectual breakthroughs - fitness and a healthy well rounded life

Physical education in university

-first intercollegiate sport- boating 1852 -harvard and other universities included wrestling and football (between revolutionary and civil war) - mid 1800 introduced to colleges

Roman sport

-gladiatorial fights - Nero: Roman emperor in Greek promoted athletics and try to lesson brutality in gladiatorial combat -Physical training to produce effective soldiers - chariot racing

Employment of sport psych

-not overly reassuring opportunities limited -learn a PHD and set up private practice conduct research as kinesiology in academic setting

1896 Olympics

-reinstitution of the Olympics in Greece -Pierre de Fredy Baron de Coubertin first successful person to bring the olympics back

USOC training requirements

-sound applied psychology training - training in specialties of clinical and counseling -industrial and organizational psychology

Babe Ruth

-talented pitcher for NYC yankees -led league in eve4ry offense category expect stolen bases - tested to have quicker reactions, better vision and hearing, slightly more intelligent, and steadier nerves. - compered to present day Albert Pujols

Ethics:

-who can be called a psychologist: ethical and credentialing issue in sport psych -competence: remain cognizant of limitations of their expertise -integrity: fairness and equality -dual relationship: cannot be a double professional relationship -bartering argument: correct money and how to be payed when being payed w materials -professional and scientific responsibility -respect for peoples rights and dignity -concern for the welfare of others -

Emergence of Sport Psych

1) pursuit of excellence by athletes 2) Sports as a politcal tool 3) High salaries ihn sport 4) Recognition gained from the sport 5) Spectator interest 6) The fitness movement

functions of sport psychologists

1) research function: attempt to find answers to varied questions through research and methodologies and approaches 2) education function: teach students about the field in a university setting and enlighten top athletes 3) application function: administering psychometric evaluations to asses performance/ personality relationships.

Founding of AASP -Association for Applied Sport Psychology

1986 John silva during a NASPSA convention looking for better ways to meet the needs of sports psychologists. -set training standards, implement of credential, ethical behavior, general promotion of the field

Venationes

Arena entertainment where wild animals fought each other till death; or men vs animals

harpastum

Early version of handball played by roman youth

776 BC

First Olympic Games, lasted until 394 AD - in honor or greek god Zeus

institutionalization

In clinical and abnormal psychology, institutionalization or institutional syndrome refers to deficits or disabilities in social and life skills, which develop after a person has spent a long period living in mental hospitals, prisons, or other remote institutions.

ancient strong man

Milo of Croton: winner of many wrestling championships at olympics; known for great strength and appetite

Diocles

Roman Chariot driver who won many races over 24 year period

violence in football

Roosevelt: stepped in to see what can be done for the violence and injuries in football NCAA formed to keep regulation

sport vs sport psychologist

Sport: play, recreation, and games by social organization and seriousness, stress on physical factor, rules etc. Sport psych: the study of psychological and mental factors that influence by participation and performance in sport

ancient greek literature

The Illiad- homer's epic story about the Trojan War and the impotant source of imformation on ancient Greek sport The odyssey- Homer's epic about the travels and adventures the odysseus after the trojan war and its final pages . important for wrestling

USOC

United States Olympic Committee -sport psychology moving towards the applied area underscores the importance of sound applied psychology.

license of sport psychologist

creditialicng procedure defined by statue and intended to regulate professional conduct. -legal issue rather that ethical

Archeological artifacts

first archeological evidence of sports was found in present day Iraq of the Sumerian citizens. boxing and wrestling

early greek games

funeral games: archery, boxing, racing pankration: athletic contest requiring skill in boxing and wrestling

I/O psychology

is the branch of psychology that applies psychological theories and principles to organizations. Often referred to as I-O psychology, this field focuses on increasing workplace productivity and related issues such as the physical and mental well-being of employees

Nixon

nixon conveys that a sport is : institutionalized competitive activity involving 2 or more opponents and stressing physical exertion by serious competitors who represent a formal organization

In media

positive in professional athletes, not so much in high school and collegiate athletes.

divison 47

society for Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology brings together psychologists, as well as exercise and sport scientists, interested in research, teaching and service in this area. APA Running Psychologists is an affiliated group of Division 47.