Interview The interview assignment is designed to help you examine how concepts of sport psychology may be used in real world settings. This is in alignment with the first overall goal of this course: to investigate how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport, exercise, therapeutic, and physical education settings. You may also encounter information related to the second goal of the course: to investigate how participation in exercise or sport impacts an individual's psychological well-being. it is hoped you will learn how exercise and rehabilitation professionals apply sport psychology principles in their work and personal lives.

Skills: This assignment will help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course and in professional and personal life beyond school:

• Understanding a variety of sport psychology concepts.
• Applying knowledge of sport psychology concepts to real world sport and exercise settings
• Analyzing the actions of leaders in the sport/exercise field
• Make a connection with a physical activity or rehabilitation professional.

Knowledge: This assignment will help you to become familiar with important content knowledge in sport and exercise psychology.

Task: You will interview a sport and exercise physical activity professional (coach, PE teacher, fitness instructor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, etc.).There are four questions listed below to help you get the conversion going. It is expected that you will ask additional questions and expand the conversation. A phone/Teams/Skype interview is appropriate. A face-to-face interview is ideal if safe social distancing can be maintained. Type up your notes from the interview and submit through this dropbox.

QUESTIONS :

- How prominent are mental factors involved in your work with physical activity participants?

- What psychological objectives do you have for those with whom you work?

- How do you motivate those with whom you work?

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