Question

which of these questions would not fall under the category of \what effect do psychological factors have on an individuals performance?\

does self-confidence influence a childs ability to learn to swim?
how does anxiety affect a tennis players service accuracy?
does running reduce ones anxiety and depression?
how does punishment influence an individuals motivation to continue participation in sport?
how does concentration affect performance in fine motor tasks?

question 2

which new criterion is now in place if a person wants to become certified in applied sport psychology by the association for applied sport psychology?

take a course in ethics in applied sport psychology
have 400 hours of mentored experience
take 3 courses in sport psychology
pass a certification exam
complete 36 graduate hours in a sport psychology program

Explanation:

Analyze Question 1

The first question asks which option does NOT fall under the category: "What effect do psychological factors have on an individual's performance?"

• "Does self-confidence influence a child's ability to learn to swim?" examines a psychological factor (self-confidence) on performance/learning.
• "How does anxiety affect a tennis player's service accuracy?" examines a psychological factor (anxiety) on performance (accuracy).
• "Does running reduce one's anxiety and depression?" examines physical activity (running) affecting psychological state (anxiety/depression). This is the reverse relationship (effect of exercise on psychological well-being).
• "How does punishment influence an individual's motivation to continue participation in sport?" examines a psychological/behavioral factor (motivation/participation).
• "How does concentration affect performance in fine motor tasks?" examines a psychological factor (concentration) on performance.

Therefore, the third option is the correct answer for Question 1.

Analyze Question 2

The second question asks about the new criterion in place for certification in applied sport psychology by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

• Historically, certification required coursework and mentored experience.
• The AASP introduced a formal certification exam (the Certified Mental Performance Consultant, or CMPC, exam) as a major new requirement to establish standardized professional credentials.
• Therefore, "pass a certification exam" is the new criterion now in place.

Answer:

Question 1

• Does self-confidence influence a child's ability to learn to swim?
• How does anxiety affect a tennis player's service accuracy?</mcq-correct>
• Does running reduce one's anxiety and depression? (Correct answer)

<mcq-option>How does punishment influence an individual's motivation to continue participation in sport?

• How does concentration affect performance in fine motor tasks?

Question 2

• take a course in ethics in applied sport psychology
• have 400 hours of mentored experience
• take 3 courses in sport psychology
• pass a certification exam (Correct answer)
• complete 36 graduate hours in a sport psychology program