Question

1. who was the first to devote a significant portion of his or her career to sport psychology?

a) bruce ogilvie
b) coleman griffith
c) dorothy harris
d) john silva

1. family support and modeling are highly predictive of the physical activity participation of children.

a) true
b) false

1. what is true about mindfulness in sport and exercise?

a). it is an alternative to meditation.
b) it was the initial aim of sport and exercise psychology in the late 1800s.
c) it is meant to maintain focus on the present moment in an open, nonjudgmental way.

Explanation:

• Question 7: Coleman Griffith is widely regarded as the first to devote a significant portion of his career to sport psychology. He made important contributions to the field in its early development.
• Question 8: Research has shown that family support and modeling play a crucial role in a child's physical activity participation. Positive family influences can encourage children to engage in physical activities.
• Question 9: Mindfulness in sport and exercise is about maintaining focus on the present moment in an open, nonjudgmental way. It helps athletes and exercisers stay in the moment and perform better.

Answer:

1. B. Coleman Griffith
2. A. True
3. C. It is meant to maintain focus on the present moment in an open, nonjudgmental way.