Introduction to Kinesiology 5th Edition With Web Study Guide: Studying Physical Activity
Introduction to Kinesiology 5th Edition With Web Study Guide: Studying Physical Activity
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ISBN: 9781492549925
Author: Hoffman
Publisher: Human Kinetics
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To determine: The ABCs in sport and exercise psychology which are frequently studied by the kinesiologist.

Introduction: Any physical activity involves both mind and body. The psychologists deal with the mental aspect of any activity. The studies related to human thought, emotions and behaviors in physical activity are carried out under the field of sport and exercise psychology.

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The ABC in sports and exercise psychology helps in studying the emotions, thought processes, and the behavior of an individual during different physical activities.

  • A represents affect in which a group of kinesiologists studies the role of emotion and anger in the performance of athletes.
  • B represents behavior in which deals with the changes in the behavior or actions of an individual while performing different physical activities.
  • C represents cognition which deals with the thoughts of an individual involved in physical activities.

Hence, ABCs in sports and exercise psychology represents the emotions, behavior, and thought process of an individual which are frequently studied by kinesiologists.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The questions that would be studied by the kinesiologist based on ABCs of physical activity.

Introduction: The association between physical activity and mental well-being of an individual has been acknowledged since 4th century BC. Sports and exercise psychologist study about how a physical activity affect the behavior and cognitive ability of a person. This makes effort to increase people’s experiences in physical activities.

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The kinesiologist may ask different types of questions by studying the behavior of an athlete by using the ABC of physical activity. Kinesiologists may ask questions related to the role of anxiety and anger in studying the physical activities of an athlete. They may also ask some questions about persistence and commitment by athletes in their routine exercises. A group of kinesiologists may ask some questions dealing with the thinking process of an athlete involved in different physical activities.

Hence, questions about emotions, behavior, and thinking may be asked by kinesiologists that are based on ABCs of physical activity.

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