a two hundred word summary of your interpretation of the information in Chapter 1 that refers to the scientific method, studies, theory, and orientations. How do these concepts fit into the history of sport and exercise physiology? How does any of this help an athlete perform at their best?

A s Scientifically Derived Knowledge fac Sport and exercise psychology is above all a science. in Hence, it is important that you understand how sci- rer entifically derived knowledge comes about and how it lar works; that is, you need to understand the scientific sta method. Science is dynamic-something that scientists pr do (Kerlinger, 1973). Science is not simply an accumu- sh lation of facts discovered through detailed observations, K but rather is a process, or method, of learning about the is world through the systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical filtering of knowledge acquired through experience. When we apply science to psychology, the n goals are to describe, explain, predict, and allow control of behavior. Let's take an example. Dr. Jennifer Jones, a sport psychology researcher, wants to study how movement education affects children's self-esteem. Dr. Jones first defines self-esteem and movement education and deter- mines what age groups and particular children she wants to study. She then explains why she expects movement education and self-esteem to be related (e.g., the chil- dren would get recognition and praise for learning new skills). Dr. Jones' research is really about prediction and control: She wants to show that using movement education in similar conditions will consistently affect children's self-esteem in the same way. To test such things, researchers have developed general guidelines for scientific research: . The scientific method dictates a systematic approach to studying a question. It involves stan