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Pathfinder : Sports Psychology

Sport psychology "is concerned with the psychological foundations, processes and consequences of the psychological regulation of sport-related activities of one or several persons acting as the subject(s) of the activity. The focus may be on behaviour or on different psychological dimensions of human behaviour, i.e. affective, cognitive, motivational or sensori-motor dimensions." Source: http://uksportpsychology.com/definition.htm

Sports psychology is "a branch of psychology that researches mental factors in attainment of athletic skills and performance." http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sports+psychology

Sports psychology "is the science of applying psychology to sport. Presently, various individuals who are referred to as sport psychologists can be doing very different kinds of things. For example, the research sport psychologist is concerned with testing theory and various conceptual models that purport to predict sport behavior. If, on the other hand, someone indicates that (s) he is an educational sport psychologist, then (s) he is primarily involved in the dissemination of sport psychology knowledge. University and college professors are typically some combination of educational and research sport psychologists. A third category of sport psychologist is the clinical, or counseling, sport psychologist. The clinical/counseling sport psychologist is professionally prepared to help athletes who experience severe emotional problems associated with such things as depression, anxiety, drug dependency, and interpersonal conflict." Source: Handbook of Research on Sport Psychology. New York : Macmillan, c1993. GV 706.4 H36 1993

To access the collection, use the following subject headings:

  • Sports -- Psychological aspects
  • Sports -- Psychology

The following related terms maybe helpful in locating additional materials:

  • Exercise -- Psychological aspects
  • Physical education and training
  • Sports Administration

Basic references located at the Information-Reference, 2nd floor :

Text located at the Br. Benedict Learning Resource Center,  18th floor, Br. Andrew Gonzalez Hall:

Texts located at the Circulation, 3rd floor:

AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS
(Instructional Media Services, Ground floor)

JOURNALS

PRINT
(Periodicals, 2nd floor)

ELECTRONIC

Proquest Online
http://www.umi.com/pqdauto

FACULTY PUBLICATIONS
(Archives, 4th floor)

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

LOCAL
(Archives, 4th floor)

FOREIGN

Proquest Digital Dissertations
( http://www.umi.com/pqdauto )

INTERNET SOURCES

American College of Sports Medicine
http://www.acsm.org/index.asp
[Retrieved October 18, 2010]
"ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine."

American Psychological Association. Exercise and Sport Psychology APA Division 47
http://www.apa.org/about/division/div47.aspx
[Retrieved October 18, 2010]
"Welcome to Division 47, Exercise and Sport Psychology, founded in 1986. Division 47 represents an exciting and quickly developing specialization that cuts across psychology and the sport sciences. Through the Division, scientists and practitioners with a common interest have the opportunity to interact and to further their personal and professional capabilities. "

The Center for Sports Psychology
http://www.psychologyofsport.com/
[Retrieved October 18, 2010]
The Center for Sport Psychology, through a variety of unique programs and services, helps individual athletes, coaches and teams to reach their full potential by focusing upon and mastering the MENTAL ASPECTS of Sports, Fitness, Exercise, Rehabilitation, and Competition.

Psychology of Sports 
http://www.psychologyofsports.com/
[Retrieved October 18, 2010]
Dr. Richard Lustberg’s Psychology of Sports provides psychological analysis and insight that other publications don’t. His "On The Couch Column and On the Couch Audio Commentary"-psychological analyses of current and pertinent issues in sport-are currently syndicated on the internet and continue to deliver the in-depth psychological insights and dynamic perspective that is missing from today’s sports scene.

Psychwatch.com 
http://www.psychwatch.com/sport_psychology.htm
[Retrieved October 18, 2010]
"This page is intended to provide information that is both directly and indirectly related to the field of Sport Psychology. It contains links to related organizations and list of sport psychology journals."

Sports Psychology on the Web 
http://www.cofc.edu/~seay/psych/sportpsych.html
[Retrieved October 18, 2010]
This is a webliography of sites in sports psychology. It contains links to professional organizations.

Should you have comments or suggestions on this pathfinder, please call us at these telephone numbers, 536-0244, 524-4611 local 620 or email us through “Ask LORA”.

Compiled by: Mrs. Marita G. Valerio

Date: March 2004 / October 2010