UNC EXSS 181 FINAL CERTIFICATION
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS SOLVED 100
PERCENT CORRECT GRADED A+
⩥ Sport and Exercise Psychology. Answer: The scientific study of
human behavior in sport and exercise, and the practical application of
that knowledge
⩥ Overtraining. Answer: - Part of training cycle (overload) in which
training is raised and then lowered to make the body more fit
- Short cycle of high levels of training that are near or at maximal
capacity
⩥ Why are the phases of PST programs described as a circular process?.
Answer: you always reassess at the end and try again
⩥ 3 roles of sport psychologists. Answer: -Research (plan, design,
implement, and evaluate research);
-Teaching (university courses);
-Consulting (help individuals and teams improve performance)
,⩥ Staleness. Answer: - A state in which the athlete has difficulty
maintaining standard training regimens and can no longer achieve
previous performance results
- Physical and emotional lull
- Early sign of burnout
⩥ What is the ultimate goal of PST?. Answer: Self Regulation: the
ability to work towards one's short and long term goals by effectively
motion and managing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
⩥ 2 major types of questions in the field?. Answer: -Understanding the
effects of psychological factors on sport/physical activity behavior and
performance
-Understanding the effects of participating in sport/physical activity on
psychological development, health, and well-being
⩥ Burnout. Answer: - Multidimensional cognitive-affective syndrome
characterized by dimensions of physical and emotional exhaustion,
reduced sense of personal accomplishment, devaluation of sport context
- Largely conceptualized as a response to chronic negative stress
⩥ What are self-regulations 5 stages?. Answer: 1. Problem Identification
2. Commitment
3. Execution
,4. Environmental management
5. Generalization
⩥ What does B= f(P,E) mean?. Answer: Behavior is a function of both
the person and his/her environment
-Is dynamic; precise prediction difficult; need to understand both person
and context
⩥ 3 Characteristics/Dimensions of Burnout. Answer: - Physical and
emotional exhaustion
- Reduced sense of personal accomplishment
- Devaluation of sport context
⩥ Who is at the highest risk of burnout?. Answer: - Perfectionism
- Type A
- High trait anxiety
- Low self-confidence
- Being overly other-oriented
⩥ Who are the main historical figures? What did they do?. Answer: --
Norman Triplett: key figure in history of social, sport, and exercise
psychology; studied social facilitation of bikers; tested whether bikers
rode faster when in groups than alone
, --Coleman Griffith: "Father of Modern Sport Psychology"; first research
lab; 25 research articles
⩥ What are common problems in implementing PST programs?.
Answer: 1. Lack of conviction
2. Lack of time
3. Lack of sport knowledge (by consultant)
4. Lack of follow-up (athlete and consultant)
⩥ What are the differences between the 3 methods of arousal control?.
Answer: 1. Deep breathing: simple breathing out releases tension
2. PMR: contracting and relaxing releases tension
3. Autogenic training: producing sensations in your body releases
tension
⩥ 6 periods of sports psychology. Answer: --Early years(1895-1920):
characterized by isolated studies
--Griffith Era(1921-1938): sport psychology labs and psychological
testing took place; Coleman Griffith became the first American to
specialize in the area; lab at University of Illinois
--Preparation for Future(1939-1965): characterized by the field's
scientific development attributable to the educational efforts of Franklin
Henry
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS SOLVED 100
PERCENT CORRECT GRADED A+
⩥ Sport and Exercise Psychology. Answer: The scientific study of
human behavior in sport and exercise, and the practical application of
that knowledge
⩥ Overtraining. Answer: - Part of training cycle (overload) in which
training is raised and then lowered to make the body more fit
- Short cycle of high levels of training that are near or at maximal
capacity
⩥ Why are the phases of PST programs described as a circular process?.
Answer: you always reassess at the end and try again
⩥ 3 roles of sport psychologists. Answer: -Research (plan, design,
implement, and evaluate research);
-Teaching (university courses);
-Consulting (help individuals and teams improve performance)
,⩥ Staleness. Answer: - A state in which the athlete has difficulty
maintaining standard training regimens and can no longer achieve
previous performance results
- Physical and emotional lull
- Early sign of burnout
⩥ What is the ultimate goal of PST?. Answer: Self Regulation: the
ability to work towards one's short and long term goals by effectively
motion and managing one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
⩥ 2 major types of questions in the field?. Answer: -Understanding the
effects of psychological factors on sport/physical activity behavior and
performance
-Understanding the effects of participating in sport/physical activity on
psychological development, health, and well-being
⩥ Burnout. Answer: - Multidimensional cognitive-affective syndrome
characterized by dimensions of physical and emotional exhaustion,
reduced sense of personal accomplishment, devaluation of sport context
- Largely conceptualized as a response to chronic negative stress
⩥ What are self-regulations 5 stages?. Answer: 1. Problem Identification
2. Commitment
3. Execution
,4. Environmental management
5. Generalization
⩥ What does B= f(P,E) mean?. Answer: Behavior is a function of both
the person and his/her environment
-Is dynamic; precise prediction difficult; need to understand both person
and context
⩥ 3 Characteristics/Dimensions of Burnout. Answer: - Physical and
emotional exhaustion
- Reduced sense of personal accomplishment
- Devaluation of sport context
⩥ Who is at the highest risk of burnout?. Answer: - Perfectionism
- Type A
- High trait anxiety
- Low self-confidence
- Being overly other-oriented
⩥ Who are the main historical figures? What did they do?. Answer: --
Norman Triplett: key figure in history of social, sport, and exercise
psychology; studied social facilitation of bikers; tested whether bikers
rode faster when in groups than alone
, --Coleman Griffith: "Father of Modern Sport Psychology"; first research
lab; 25 research articles
⩥ What are common problems in implementing PST programs?.
Answer: 1. Lack of conviction
2. Lack of time
3. Lack of sport knowledge (by consultant)
4. Lack of follow-up (athlete and consultant)
⩥ What are the differences between the 3 methods of arousal control?.
Answer: 1. Deep breathing: simple breathing out releases tension
2. PMR: contracting and relaxing releases tension
3. Autogenic training: producing sensations in your body releases
tension
⩥ 6 periods of sports psychology. Answer: --Early years(1895-1920):
characterized by isolated studies
--Griffith Era(1921-1938): sport psychology labs and psychological
testing took place; Coleman Griffith became the first American to
specialize in the area; lab at University of Illinois
--Preparation for Future(1939-1965): characterized by the field's
scientific development attributable to the educational efforts of Franklin
Henry
