Problem
A. What are the ABCs that are studied by kinesiologists in sport and exercise psychology? Identify questions that kinesiologists in this area might study based on these ABCs.
B. What was significant about Coleman Griffith's early work in sport psychology? Why did the subdiscipline not emerge again until the 1960s, and what important milestone did the field achieve in 2020 in terms of national recognition?
C. Identify the six methods used in sport and exercise psychology, and provide one example of how each is used.
D. Does sport build character? Why or why not? Does exercise participation improve mental health? If so, how?
E. Explain the four sources, or fuels, for motivation to perform physical activity. Give specific examples of how these fuels can be put into practice by leaders in both exercise and sport contexts.
F. Explain cohesion in groups, and discuss how it can facilitate both sport performance and exercise adherence. What are some ways in which cohesion can be developed and nurtured in groups?
G. Although no distinctive athlete personality has been identified based on stable traits, what mental qualities have been shown to separate successful athletes from less successful ones?
H. Why do athletes choke? What are some ways in which sport psychology professionals can work with athletes to help them avoid the choking experience?