Each of you
come and
through ball in
a basket and
introduce him
self .
Hurry up……

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 Sport and fitness psychology focuses on research,
theory, and practice intended to improve
performance in sport and exercise settings.
Sport and Health/ fitness
therapy

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 Researchers in the field attempt to understand how
psychological factors affect
 motor performance
 how participation in physical activity affects
psychological development.

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 Peak performance
Managing stress
 Anxiety, managing mood
Rehabilitation from injury
 Exercise adherence
Health promotion.
Issues Sports Psychology
Focus On:

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 Sport and fitness psychology dates back more than
100 years.
 Coleman Griffith, was the first American to
specialize in the discipline.
 The academic discipline of sport psychology began
to be established in the time frame 1966-1977
History of Sports / Fitness
Psychology

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 Since 2000, the field has grown worldwide,
research has grown in diversity, and application
and consulting have flourished
 Elite athletes, college and high school athletes, and
coaches utilize the services of sport psychologists
in order to increase enjoyment and improve
performance.
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 Educational sport psychology specialists have
training that allows them to deliver knowledge of
mental skills, but they do not treat emotional
disorders.

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 What is sports therapy?
video

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 Sport psychologists are competent in promoting best
practices in mental training techniques.
 They have knowledge of psychology and exercise
and sport science.
 Clinical sport psychologists are trained to address
clinical issues such as mood disorders, substance
abuse, and disordered eating.
Training and Practice of
Sports Psychology

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 Educational sport psychology specialists have
training that allows them to deliver knowledge of
mental skills, but they do not treat emotional
disorders.
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 Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is
specifically concerned with the prevention of injury
and the rehabilitation of the patient.
What is Sports Therapy?

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A Sports Therapist is a practitioner who
 Has the knowledge and ability to provide first aid
and attend to injuries in a recreational, training and
competitive environment.
 Has the knowledge and ability to assess and, where
appropriate, refer on for specialist advice and
intervention.
What is a Sports
Therapist?

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 Has the knowledge and ability to provide sports
massage pre and post activity.
 Has the knowledge and ability to implement
appropriate rehabilitation programs.
 Has the knowledge to utilize sports and exercise
principles to optimize preparation and injury
prevention programs.
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 In sport, a Sports Therapist helps injured athletes
return to full performance, after injury.
 A qualified Sports Therapist advises on prevention
of injuries and can examine, assess and treat those
that do occur, as well as helping with the
rehabilitation process.
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 Techniques which are often used in treatment
include:
 Sports Massage
 Electrotherapy (Ultrasound/Interferential/TENS)
 Taping (Strapping)
What Techniques do Sports
Therapists Use?

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 Muscle stretching techniques (including muscle
energy techniques)
 Muscle strengthening
 Core stability training
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 During recent decades, there has been a progressive
decline in the level of physical activity in people's
daily lives in developed countries.
 For a majority of people, little physical effort is
involved any more in their work, domestic chores,
transportation and leisure.
Health, Sport & Well-
being

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specific health risks differ between countries and
regions, the fact remains that physical inactivity is a
major risk factor for most common non-communicable
diseases.
physical activity can counteract many of the ill effects
of inactivity.
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 muscles relaxation exercise…..
I will make to tense and relax sumera’s muscles
through specific exercise …….
Activity…….

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 a state of complete physical, mental and social well-
being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
Defining Health

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 Sport and physical activity has long been used as a
tool to improve mental, physical and social well-
being.
 Sport projects that specifically focus on health
outcomes generally emphasize:
 The promotion of healthy lifestyle choices among
children and young people as well as adults to
combat inactivity;
Physical Activity and
Health

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 The use of sport as a tool to raise awareness on
communicable diseases in developing countries, for
example, through district or national health
campaigns supported by athletes and sports
competitions;
 The use of sport as a didactical tool to communicate
vital health-related information to ‘at risk’ groups
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 The use of sport to mobilize hard-to-reach groups as
part of large-scale health campaigns, including for
example, communities with low population density;
 Sport is considered to contribute to achieving mental
health objectives, including addressing depression
and stress-related disorders.
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 The positive, direct effects of engaging in regular
physical activity are particularly apparent in the
prevention of several chronic diseases, including:
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer,
hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis.
The Health Benefits of
Sport and Physical Activity

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 A number of studies have shown that exercise may
play a therapeutic role in addressing a number of
psychological disorders.
 Studies also show that exercise has a positive
influence on depression.
 Physical self-worth and physical self-perception,
including body image, has been linked to improved
self-esteem.
Physical activity and
psychosocial health

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 A number of factors influence the way in which
sport and physical activity impacts on health in
different populations.
 Sport and physical activity in itself may not directly
lead to benefits but, in combination with other
factors, can promote healthy lifestyles.
Sport and Physical Activity
as part of a Healthy
Lifestyle

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 There is evidence to suggest that changes in the
environment can have a significant impact on
opportunities for participation and in addition,
the conditions under which the activity is taking
place can heavily impact on health outcomes.
 Elements that may be determinants on health
include nutrition, intensity and type of physical
activity, appropriate footwear and clothing,
climate, injury, stress levels and sleep patterns
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 Exercise time
 Come on 6 girls or more
Workout

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 Cardiovascular diseases
 Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart
disease and stroke and are the leading causes of
death globally.
 Causes of cardiovascular disease are unhealthy diets,
physical inactivity and tobacco use.
Sport, Physical Activity and
Risk Factors for Major
Diseases

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 Physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular
disease by improving glucose metabolism, reducing
body fat and lowering blood pressure.
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 Diabetes is a disease which occurs when the body
does not produce or properly use insulin and this
may result in Type I or Type II diabetes. Diabetes
may be prevented, or at least delayed, by weight
loss, a healthy lifestyle, in particular, regular
physical activity. Diet, drug therapy and physical
activity are also major components of the treatment
of diabetes.
Diabetes

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 Obesity is an abnormal accumulation of fat that may
impair health and unlike other diseases, social and
environmental factors play a significant role in
defining obesity. The incidence of obesity is a
growing concern internationally with an estimated
400 million obese people in 2005. The global rise in
the incidence of obesity is related to a shift in diet
and decreased physical activity levels.
Obesity

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 Cancer is not a single disease with a single type of
treatment and in fact, there are over 200 types of cancer
involving abnormal growth of cells in different parts of
the body. It has been estimated that 40% of all cancers
may be prevented by a healthy diet, physical activity
and no tobacco use.
Cancer

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 Sports therapists give advice to athletes on how to
train and compete safely, as well as treat injuries and
assist with rehabilitation.
 Their aim is to prevent injuries and to help those
who are injured to return to full fitness.
Sports therapist: Job
description

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 Sports therapy and rehabilitation is concerned with
musculoskeletal conditions arising from sporting
activity, not with general healthcare.
 It focuses on understanding and preventing sports
injuries and dealing with the effects of physical and
emotional trauma due to sports injuries.
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 A sports therapist may be involved in any or all of
the following activities:
 conducting an assessment of the players' or athletes'
readiness and advising on exercises prior to an event
or fixture;
 testing joints for ease and range of movement;
 strapping, taping, offering massage and preparing
players or athletes physically and
mentally;providing first aid;
Typical work activities

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 examining and assessing injuries and determining
whether the athlete can continue playing or taking
part;
 examining and assessing injuries and dealing with
traumas, e.g. cuts, bruises and blisters;
 treating injuries, alleviating pain, mobilising injuries,
giving various types of massage;
 rehabilitating injuries by using manipulative
techniques, apparatus and electrotherapy;

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 4 girls……
2 pairs
one partner of each player will stand
still…. While other will make him eat an ice cream as
fat as she can…… so ready……..
on my mark
Game activity

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Association for applied
sports psychology provides
some remedies for health
care:

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 Professional Resources for Sport and Exercise
Psychology
 Professional development includes formal and
informal means for improving current skills and
acquiring new skills.
 It provides students and professionals increased
insights into their teaching, research, consulting, and
service in applied sport and exercise psychology.

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 Why don’t people exercise when they know it’s good
for them?
 Why do so many people begin an exercise program,
only to drop out after a few weeks?
 What are the best ways to encourage people to
become more physically active?

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 The answers to these questions are complex, but
have huge implications for people’s health and well-
being, particularly in a society that is aging and
concerned about living longer and better.
ANSWER

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video

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 CC-AASP services offers athletes at all levels of sport
participation an opportunity to add mental skills to
your physical ones.
 For example, you can learn to set effective goals, deal
with wins and losses, be a leader, concentrate better,
be more confident, stay composed under pressure,
and enjoy your experiences in sport.
Resources for Athletes

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 Such skills are trainable and controllable, and when
executed, they can significantly increase the
likelihood that your performance will improve.
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 No one wants to be injured. However, physically
active people are likely to sustain some type of injury
due to their involvement.
 National statistics reveal that about 10% of all
emergency room visits are the result of injury due to
exercise or sport.
 In children and adolescents, sport and exercise
injuries
Injury & Rehabilitation

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 Sport psychology offers a new realm of discovery for
coaches and athletes at all levels of sport.
 Coaches can apply sport psychology principles to
help improve team communication, cohesion, and
satisfaction.
 Through applying these principles, you can create
an atmosphere that can enhance athletes’ learning,
build their confidence, and increase their motivation.
Resources for Coaches

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 Sport psychology also offers strategies you can use to
help athletes improve concentration and maintain
their composure under pressure.
 Such skills are trainable and controllable, and when
executed, they can increase the likelihood that team
performance will improve.
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 Being the parent of a child involved in sport
participation can be exciting, challenging, and
rewarding.
 Sometimes it can be frustrating and disappointing.
 How parents react during youth sport events can
make a big difference in how their children feel
about sport
Resources for Parents

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 As a parent, you want your child to develop
confidence, have fun, learn new skills, develop
friendships, cope with disappointment, and learn
cooperation through sport
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