Exercise and Sport Psychology

Harriet and Sharon are the correct choices. Both give strong hints of their needs for PST. Because PST pertains to how people function in the sport and fitness environment rather than with general psychological adjustment issues, clients such as David, Mike, and Janelle may have psychological needs that could be addressed through some kind of counseling, coaching, or PST process, but based on the information presented, it isn't immediately apparent that they would benefit from working with an exercise or sport psychologist or another professional using PST procedures. Harriet, on the other hand, expresses concern about her comfort in competitive situations. This could refer to overly high arousal levels or performance-related anxiety. Remember, she says she is a highly competitive person. Sharon's concern has to do with self-confidence in a fitness environment. PST procedures, such as goal setting, could help her with this issue.

David would not be a correct choice based on the information presented. His goals do not offer clear hints about issues of confidence, anxiety, or mental processes that interfere with his participation. If you look at his profile carefully, you may be concerned about his goals and psychological health. However, someone applying PST procedures might not choose to address these matters. If David asked for help, you may want to refer him to a clinical psychologist.

Mike might expect that exercising will help him, as an outcome, to better deal with his work stress, but there isn't a clear indication of a confidence, anxiety, or mental process issue that would interfere with his participation. Of course, as you work with Mike, you might discover appropriate opportunities to recommend some form of PST to help him achieve his goals.

Janelle wants to feel less anxious about her studies, and she probably realizes that exercise will help her lower her anxiety level for a period of time after exercising. But PST is typically more concerned with what happens in the sport or fitness environment, rather than with how she feels while she's studying.

Harriet and Sharon are the correct choices. Both give strong hints of their needs for PST. Because PST pertains to how people function in the sport and fitness environment rather than with general psychological adjustment issues, clients such as David, Mike, and Janelle may have psychological needs that could be addressed through some kind of counseling, coaching, or PST process, but based on the information presented, it isn't immediately apparent that they would benefit from working with an exercise or sport psychologist or another professional using PST procedures. Harriet, on the other hand, expresses concern about her comfort in competitive situations. This could refer to overly high arousal levels or performance-related anxiety. Remember, she says she is a highly competitive person. Sharon's concern has to do with self-confidence in a fitness environment. PST procedures, such as goal setting, could help her with this issue.

David would not be a correct choice based on the information presented. His goals do not offer clear hints about issues of confidence, anxiety, or mental processes that interfere with his participation. If you look at his profile carefully, you may be concerned about his goals and psychological health. However, someone applying PST procedures might not choose to address these matters. If David asked for help, you may want to refer him to a clinical psychologist.

Mike might expect that exercising will help him, as an outcome, to better deal with his work stress, but there isn't a clear indication of a confidence, anxiety, or mental process issue that would interfere with his participation. Of course, as you work with Mike, you might discover appropriate opportunities to recommend some form of PST to help him achieve his goals.

Janelle wants to feel less anxious about her studies, and she probably realizes that exercise will help her lower her anxiety level for a period of time after exercising. But PST is typically more concerned with what happens in the sport or fitness environment, rather than with how she feels while she's studying.