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What is Sport and Exercise Psychologists

 • Today, sport and exercise psychologists have begun to research and provide 

information in the ways that psychological well-being and vigorous physical

activity are related.

• This idea of psychophysiology, monitoring brain activity during exercise has 

aided in this research. 

• Also, sport psychologists are beginning to consider exercise to be a therapeutic

addition to healthy mental adjustment.

• Just recently have sport psychologists begun to be recognized for the valuable 

contributions they make in assisting athletes and their coaches in improving 

performance during competitive situations, as well as understanding how 

physical exercise may contribute to the psychological well-being of non-athletes.


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