Sport and exercise psychology is the branch of psychology that studies how psychological factors, such as motivation, confidence and focus, affect performance in sport and physical activity, and, in the other direction, how participating in sport and exercise affects psychological development and well-being.
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Central QuestionHow do psychological factors affect performance in sport and exercise, and how does participation in sport and exercise affect psychological well-being? 1 Key DebateWhether the classic inverted-U model, holding that performance peaks at a moderate level of stress or arousal, actually explains performance under pressure, or whether newer models weighing how an athlete interprets their own arousal as helpful or harmful predict outcomes better. 1 Connections
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Widely regarded as the father of sport psychology in the United States.
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Source Wikipedia: Coleman Griffith
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1. Wikipedia: Sport Psychology
Wikimedia FoundationLead section
Sport psychology is defined as the study of the psychological basis, processes, and effects of sport.
Arousal, anxiety, and stress section
The best performance occurs when stress is moderate (not too high or low).
Wikipedia: Coleman Griffith
Wikimedia FoundationIncludes: Coleman Griffith, Opening paragraphQuote, Includes: Coleman Griffith, Opening paragraph
He is often described as the founder of American sport psychology.
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