Interviewing a Sport and Exercise Psychology Professional

Interview a sport and exercise science physical activity professional and ask the following
questions. Summarize the person’s responses here.

a. How prominently are mental factors involved in your work with physical activity participants?

I discussed with my coach that I GA under, “The drills we do are good for their mental health as
it gives them an outlet for stress, and that encouragement leads to a greater self-esteem as they
grow more and more confident with each rep.

b. What psychological objectives do you have for those with whom you work (e.g., increased
self-esteem)?

Improved Mental Health – Improved Behavior – Increased Self Esteem

c. How do you motivate those with whom you work?

Set goals for my student athletes, example, If they do it right the first time they do not have to
repeat the drill.

d. What are the major psychological problems you encounter in working with physical activity
participants?

The major problem that I encounter is low self-esteem.

From R.S. Weinberg and D. Gould, 2019, Foundations of Sport 1

and Exercise Psychology Web Study Guide, 7E (Champaign, IL:
Human Kinetics).