Founded in 1986, Div. 47 represents the field of exercise and sport psychology; an interdisciplinary specialization that cuts across psychology and the sport sciences. Our main goals:
For practitioners, to serve as a place to hone skills, gain ethical awareness, and network with other interested exercise and sport psychology service providers.
For scientists, to promote ethical and relevant research, and to provide networking opportunities with others with similar interests and ideas.
For students, to provide support, networking opportunities, mentoring and information about how to become a competent and ethical exercise and sport psychology professional.
For interested APA members, to provide information about this exciting niche within the world of psychology, and to encourage exercise at the annual APA conference through the coordination of Ray’s Race.
For the public, to inform about the basics of exercise and sport psychology, and act as a referral source for competent practitioners.
Div. 47 seeks to further the clinical, educational and scientific foundations of exercise and sport psychology. Through Div. 47, both practitioners and scientists with common interests have the opportunity to interact and to further their personal and professional capabilities. Applied service interests include promoting best practices in mental training techniques, ethical considerations in sport psychology service provision, practitioner self-care and clinical issues such as mood disorders and disordered eating with athletes. Areas of scientific inquiry include motivation to persist and achieve; psychological considerations in sport injury and rehabilitation; counseling techniques with athletes; assessing talent; exercise adherence and well-being; self-perceptions related to achieving; expertise in sport; youth sport; and performance enhancement and self-regulation techniques.
Individuals interested in the fields of exercise and sport psychology are encouraged to join Div. 47 to become connected to our vibrant community. Our division facilitates communication among our members through our quarterly newsletter, divisionemail listand programming at the annual APA conference.
Mission of Div. 47
APA Div. 47 is a professional organization whose members are engaged in the science and practice of psychology within sport, exercise and human performance. The division develops, promotes and disseminates information to professionals and the public related to:
Standards for competent and ethical practice
Models of graduate and postdoctoral training
Scientific knowledge that informs and guides practice
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Date created: 2011
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FAQs
What is Sport and Exercise Psychology? Sport and Exercise Psychology is the study of psychological and mental factors that influence, and are influenced by, participation in sport, exercise and physical activity, and the application of this knowledge to everyday settings.
What is the focus of sport and exercise psychology? ›
Exercise psychology and sport psychology involve the scientific study of the psychological factors that are associated with participation and performance in sport, exercise and other types of physical activity.
What is the basic sport and exercise psychology? ›
Sport psychologists apply psychological knowledge to improve coaching, athlete learning and elite performance. They help athletes in many ways including staying motivated, managing competition pressure and coping with injury and mental health issues.
What are the three roles of sport and exercise psychology? ›
The three major roles of an exercise and sport psychology professional are teacher, researcher, and service provider/practitioner.
What are the two main areas of sport and exercise psychology? ›
Sport psychologists are interested in two main areas: (a) helping athletes use psychological principles to achieve optimal mental health and to improve performance (performance enhancement) and (b) understanding how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity affects an individual's psychological ...
What do sport and exercise psychologists do? ›
What is the role of a sports psychologist? Sports psychologists use psychological assessments and mental health training to help individuals excel in various industries. They teach athletes and performers how to use cognitive and behavioral training techniques to set goals and manage their emotions.
What are two goals of sport and exercise psychology? ›
Most people study sport and exercise psychology with two objectives in mind: (1) to understand how psychological and social factors influence an individual's behavioural outcomes (e.g., sport performance, exercise motivation) and (2) to understand how participation in sport and exercise influences psychological and ...
What is the importance of sports psychology? ›
Importance Of Sports Psychology
Sports psychology can be used to enhance an athlete's performance by helping with stress management, increasing motivation, anxiety control, mental toughness, etc. It also helps with injury rehabilitation, team building, burnout, career transition, etc.
Why is it important to understand the history of sport and exercise psychology? ›
A comprehensive understanding of the discipline's historical development provides us with enhanced comprehension of the utilization of many psychological principles, including motivation, group dynamics, and stress/anxiety management, to enhance performance and advance scholarly investigations.
What are the major areas of research in sport and exercise psychology? ›
Areas of Research
- Adapted Physical Activity. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine.
- Coaching Studies and Sport Psychology. Neuroscience and Movement.
- Physiology. Recreation, Sport and Tourism.
Sports psychologists are divided into two types—educational sports psychologists, and clinical sports psychologists. Educational sports psychologists use techniques like goal-setting, imagery, or self-talk to help clients manage their mental and psychological thought processes to perform optimally on the field.
What is the definition of sport and exercise physiology? ›
Exercise physiology is both a basic and an applied science that describes, explains, and uses the body's responses to acute exercise and its adaptation to chronic training to maximize human physical potential.
What is the meaning of psychology and sports psychology? ›
Answer: Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. Psychology includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from many related fields including biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and psychology.
What are the two objectives of sport and exercise psychology? ›
Most people study sport and exercise psychology with two objectives in mind: (1) to understand how psychological and social factors influence an individual's behavioural outcomes (e.g., sport performance, exercise motivation) and (2) to understand how participation in sport and exercise influences psychological and ...
What do sport psychology and exercise psychology focus on quizlet? ›
Sport and exercise psychology involves the study of human thought, emotion, and behavior in physical activity.
