Abstract
Sport Psychology is the branch of Sport and Exercise Science defined as the scientific study of human behaviour in sport. Like the other disciplines within Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport Psychology can be applied to varied skilled movements, physical activities and exercise programmes which incorporate fitness, exercise rehabilitation and health-oriented exercise programmes, as well as traditional physical education and competitive athletes (Gill, 1986). Another explanation of Sport Psychology is the study of individual and group human dynamics in the context of sport. As its name implies, it has its origins in both psychology, the study of human mind and behaviour, and sport studies, primarily physical education (Hill, 2001). While Sport Psychology draws on both physical education and psychology, it differs significantly from them. For example, physical education emphasizes bodily aspects of movement, while Sport Psychology emphasizes the mental, emotional, behavioural and spiritual aspects of the sport (Hill, 2001).