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BlazeSports Institute for Applied Science CDSS Level II Curriculum. Headstrong: Sport Psychology and Mental Skills Training. Objectives. Review the origins and development of sport psychology and mental skills training from inception to present. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BlazeSports Institute for Applied Science
CDSS Level II Curriculum
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Headstrong: Sport Psychology and Mental Skills Training
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Objectives• Review the origins and development of sport
psychology and mental skills training from inception to present.
• Dispel myths associated with sport psychology and mental skills training.
• Define sport psychology, mental skills training and clinical versus educational sport psychologist.
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Objectives• Understand the objectives of sport psychology
and mental skills training.
• Define various methods and skill within sport psychology and mental skills training.
• Understand the role of sport psychology and mental skills training within a holistic training program.
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 1 – The Early Years
• 1895 – 1920• Norman Triplett
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 2 – The Griffith Era
• 1921 – 1938• First Academic Sports Psychology
Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Psychology of Coaching
• Psychology of Athletics
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 3 – Preparation for the Future
• 1939 – 1969• Franklin Henry
• 1938: Establishes graduate program inPsychology of Physical
Activity
• 1965: First World Congress of Sport Psychology
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 4 – Establishment of Academic Sport Psychology
• 1966 – 1977• Bruce Ogilvie
• Applied Sport Psychology Consultants
• First Annual NASPSPA Conference
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 5 – Multidisciplinary Science and Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• 1978 – 2000• Global Growth
• Applied Issues
• Qualitative Studies
• Exercise Psychology
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 5 – Multidisciplinary Science and Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• 1978 – 2000• 1979: Journal of Sport Psychology Established
• 1985: USOC hires first full-time sports psychologist
• 1986: American Association of Applied SportPsychologists (AAASP)
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 5 – Multidisciplinary Science and Practice in Sport and Exercise Psychology
• 1978 – 2000• 1987: APA Division 47 Developed
• 1989: Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
• 1991: AAASP establishes “certified consultant”designation
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History• Periods of Development
• Period 6 – Contemporary Sport and Exercise Psychology
• 2001 – Present• Training and Educating Students
• Exercise Psychology Flourishes
• APA Div. 47 – Sport Psychology as a Specialized Competency Area
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PST Vs MST
• Psychological (PST) Vs. Mental Skills Training (MST)
• Used interchangeably
• Possible negative connotation with PST
• Use of term Mental Skills Training can eliminate negative perceptions
• Opens door to larger client pool
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Myths
• Psychological Skills Training (PST) is for “problem” athletes only.
• PST is for elite training only.• PST provides “quick fix” solutions.• PST is not useful.
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What is Sport Psychology?
• The scientific study of people and their behaviors in sport and the practical application of that knowledge.
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What is the objective of Sport Psychologists?
• Two Objectives• Understand the effects of psychological
factors on physical or motor performance.• How does anxiety affect free throw shooting?
• Understand the effects of physical activity participation on psychological development, health and well being.• Does running reduce anxiety and depression?
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What is the objective of Sport Psychologists?
• Why?• To understand and help
• Who?• Elite athletes, children, persons who are
physically or mentally disabled, seniors and average participants
• What?• Achieve maximum participation, peak
performance, personal satisfaction, and development through participation.
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What is the objective of Sport Psychologists?
• How?• Three Roles
• Teaching• Consulting• Research
• Two Specialties• Clinical Sport Psychologist
• Treat clients with emotional disorders• Educational Sport Psychologist
• Mental Coaches
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What is Mental Skills Training?
• Systematic and consistent practice of mental skills for the purpose of enhancing performance, increasing enjoyment, or achieving greater sport and physical activity self-satisfaction.
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What is the Objective of Mental Skills Training?
• To assist sport participants in the development of mental skills to achieve performance success and personal well-being.
• To have athletes effectively function on their own without needing constant direction from a coach or sport psychologist.
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Why is MST Important?
“Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical.”
-Yogi Berra, Hall of Fame Catcher
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Why is MST Important?• Mental Toughness
• Focus• Rebound from failure• Cope with pressure• Persist• Realize internal locus of control
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Why is MST Neglected?• Three Basic Reasons
• Lack of Knowledge
• Misunderstanding About Mental Skills
• Lack of Time
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Skills Vs. Methods• Skills
• Qualities to be obtained
• Methods• Procedures or techniques used to
develop skills
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MST Methods• Arousal Regulation
• Imagery
• Goal Setting
• Attention/Concentration
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Skill Categories• Foundation
• Achievement Drive• Self-Awareness• Productive Thinking• Self-Confidence
• Performance• Perceptual-Cognitive Skill• Attentional Focus• Energy Management
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Skill Categories• Personal Development
• Identity Achievement• Interpersonal Competence
• Team• Leadership• Communication• Cohesion• Team Confidence
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Summary
• Sport Psychology since 1895
• Myths
• Clinical Vs. Educational Sport Psychologist
• Definitions & Objectives
• Methods and Skills
• Holistic Training Program
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Resources
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2007). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, J. M. (Ed.). (2006). Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
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Questions??
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