1. W2L Name: 1 pt Date: 1 pt Copy question: 1 pt Answer (at least 5 lines): 7 pts What, in your opinion, is the most important quality an athlete should possess?

3. ESPN: Images of the Century

4. Introduction to Sport Psychology

5. “The greatest honor a man can have is what he achieves with his hands and feet.” - Homer » From the beginnings of human » civilization, the ideals of the great » WARRIOR and those of the great » ATHLETE have shared this common » quality: HONOR

6. Sport? Why compete? What does it give you? What does “winning” feel like?

7. What Is a Sport? What’s the difference here? Play Recreation Games Sport Let’s define some basic terms…

8. PLAY: an informal activity, lacking structure or rules. There is no defined goal or objective. Often, we engage in PLAY simply to pass the time. Example: Snowball fight

9. RECREATION: an activity we engage in for diversion or fitness. a step up from play, because it may have a defined goal or purpose (like getting in shape), but lacks formal structure, rules, or the ability to “win” at it. Any rules are internally created (not formal) Example: Snowboarding

10. GAMES: More formal, organized activities Internal AND external rules Often, the goal is to win Do NOT have institutionally structured framework, like tournaments or leagues Ex. Pick-up basketball game

11. SPORT: A competitive activity involving at least two competitors Requires physical skill Has formal rules, occurs within an organizational framework

13. Brief History of Sports For as long as people have been around, they have been trying to outdo each other in one way or another. Cave art from 30,000 years ago shows evidence of ancient archery contests.

14. Sumaria, 3000 BC: evidence of formal boxing and wrestling

15. Ancient Greece: ballgames and swimming contests

16. Ephedrismos… Goal: throw balls at a stone & try to overturn it. Losers: blindfolded & have to run to touch the stone carrying the winner on your back!

17. Ancient Greece : Olympics Beginning in 2500 BC Men only Track and field events: sprinting, long distance running, discus throw, javelin throw, long jump Combat events: boxing, wrestling, and…

18. Pankration (pun-gra-tea-on)

19. Pankration (pun-gra-tea-on) “game of all powers”

20. Ancient Greeks = Physical fitness/athletic competitions were for everyone The modern idea of an “amateur” athlete came from the Greek tradition. Aristotle: “The education of the body must precede that of the intellect.”

21. Ancient Rome Version of sports different from that of the Greeks Developed the idea of professional athlete Mainstream Roman citizens participated as spectators Most famous of their athletic contests: the gladiator fights

22. Roman Gladiators

23. Gladiator…Hollywood style

24. Chariot Races…Ben Hur

25. Modern Sports Hundreds of sports to choose from Participation from early childhood through adulthood, at both the amateur and professional levels “amateur” : Greek “professional” : Roman Recently, a blurred distinction

26. Two Branches of Sport Psychology The study of the mind and mental factors that influence performance in sport The application of this knowledge to improve performance

27. Scientific Approach of Sport Psychology Concepts and techniques presented in this class are a result of a lot of scientific research into the most effective principles for improving performance 1898: Norman Triplett, psychologist from Indiana University – Found that cyclists performed significantly better when competing than when alone – Audience effect on cycling performance

28. 1925: first scientific laboratory for studying sport psychology Coleman Robert Griffiths “Father of Sport Psychology” University of Illinois Worked as first professional sport psych clinician (Chicago Cubs) Wrote first textbooks on sport psychology – Psychology and Coaching – Psychology of Athletics

29. Nothing more happening in Sport Psychology until 1967 when NASPSPA was created. (North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity) 20 years later, APA took over … AAASP (Association for the Advancement of Applied Psychology)

30. Why was there a sudden rise of interest in studying sport psychology starting in the 1960s? 1.Athletes & players looking for new ways to improve performance. 2.Modern Olympic movement (national pride) 3.Big business 4.Public fascination with fitness; every-day people can apply these techniques too

31. Careers College or professional sports teams: helping athletes improve and reach potential Private practice : one-on-one treatment Researchers: experiment to advance understanding and produce new techniques

32. Sports Psychologist: your new ally

33. Education/Training Most have PhD in Psychology or Sport Psychology Fewer universities offer degrees specifically in Sport Psychology If not: get a degree in Clinical Psychology, specialize in Sport Psychology Masters Degree Coach: Masters Degree in either Exercise Physiology or Sport Psychology

34. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =lym6rUzivnU&safe=active

35. The modern Olympics… the ultimate contest

36. Importance of Sports Psych

37. The importance of Sports Psychology The mental game, as important as the physical. “Thoughts become things. The mind/body connection…you become what you believe.”

38. Sport Psychologist Nicole Deitling Miller, Ph.D. (U of U) “Mental coach is more descriptive of what we do that the term ‘sport psychologist.’”

39. Sport Psychologist Nicole Deitling Miller, Ph.D. (U of U)

41. W2L The most important quality an athlete should possess… Article: Character Strengths & Excellence in Sports