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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sport psychology
1, record 1, English, sport%20psychology
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sports psychology 2, record 1, English, sports%20psychology
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sport psychology is (a) the study of the psychological and mental factors that influence and are influenced by participation and performance in the sport, exercise, and physical activity, and (b) the application of the knowledge gained through this study to everyday settings. ... Sport psychologists are also involved in assisting coaches in working with athletes as well as helping improve athletes' motivation. 3, record 1, English, - sport%20psychology
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the attributive adjective "sport" may be used in the plural or the singular form, academics and specialists working in sport and exercise sciences consider the term "sport psychology" more appropriate than "sports psychology" since the term "sport" is broader than "sports" and includes exercise and recreational activities. 4, record 1, English, - sport%20psychology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- psychologie du sport
1, record 1, French, psychologie%20du%20sport
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- psychologie des sports 2, record 1, French, psychologie%20des%20sports
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La psychologie du sport est une discipline scientifique qui étudie les individus et leurs comportements dans le contexte sportif. [...] La psychologie du sport s'intéresse aux effets des processus psychologiques sur les comportements en situation sportive et, aux effets de la pratique d'un sport sur le développement psychologique et le bien-être des individus. 3, record 1, French, - psychologie%20du%20sport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que l'on trouve quelques occurrences du terme «psychologie des sports», le terme «psychologie du sport» est à privilégier. 4, record 1, French, - psychologie%20du%20sport
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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