1. The Mental Side of Human Performance
Chapter 12
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INTRODUCTION
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3. History of Sport Psychology
Chinese and Greek Civilizations
“Healthy mind in a healthy body”
1800s
First sport psychology research
Effects of audience on performance of cyclists
Past Three Decades
Increased recognition and growth of sport psychology discipline
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4. Growth of Sport Psychology
Sport psychology has only recently developed and grown due to:
Expansion of scientific knowledge and emergence of different branches
Increased media attention
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Outline
In this section you will be introduced to the following sport psychology issues:
Influence of personality on performance
Effects of sport on personality
Relationship between anxiety and performance
Effects of motivation on sport performance
Effects of the audience on athletic accomplishments
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6. PERSONALITY AND THE ATHLETE
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Personality:
Pattern of characteristic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish one person from another and persist over time and situations.
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The study of personality in sport psychology can help us answer the following questions:
Do athletes possess different personality characteristics than nonathletes?
Do winners possess different personality profiles than losers?
Does personality determine sport preference, or does a particular sport mold our personality accordingly?
Can personality be changed or does it remain relatively fixed throughout involvement in sport?
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9. Personalities of Athletes Versus Nonathletes
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10. Personalities of Athletes Versus Nonathletes
Compared to nonathletes, athletes are more:
Stable
Extroverted
Competitive
Dominant
Self-confident
Achievement-oriented
Psychologically well-adjusted
Conservative with respect to political views
Authoritarian
Persistent
Display higher levels of self-esteem
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11. Personalities of Athletes Versus Nonathletes
Although differences exist, a clear pattern of differences has yet to emerge
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12. Personality Profiles of Athletes Differing in Skill Level
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