About My Interest In Psychology

The branch of Psychology that most interests me is Sports Psychology. Sports Psychology uses psychological skills and knowledge to insure an athletes health and maximize their performance. It also includes the study of social and developmental aspects that come with participating in sports, and systemic issues the athlete may endure. Other topics studied within sports psychology are techniques and mental skills when training, exercise physiology, sports medicine, and motor learning. Sports Psychology requires a doctoral degree in a primary area of psychology and license in psychology. Sports Psychologists can limit themselves to working with a dedicated athlete, they can work with anyone who wants to improve physical fitness, work with a recovering athlete, as well as entertainers or anything related to exercise or physical activity. Some prominent sports psychologists are Coleman Griffith, Dr. Alan Goldberg, and Dr. John F. Murray. Sports have always been a huge part of my life. Since 9 years old I have played select softball, which means I traveled and played tournaments on my own time. Competing and dedicating my time to softball helped me learn discipline, hard work, and to keep a strong mindset. I think Sports Psychology is right for me because I would love to help and encourage people. I am very good at staying positive and helping people through rough times.

Sources:
http://www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/sports.aspx
https://www.learnpsychology.org/sports-psychology/
https://www.psychologyschoolguide.net/blog/famous-sports-psychologists/

About Me

My name is Kamryn Lee Lozano. I am from Ozona, Texas which is a little town off of Interstate 10. It is located in west Texas and the towns population is about 3,000. I am a small town girl so moving to a bigger town like Abilene was a bit of a change for me, but I cannot say that I don't enjoy the change! I am majoring in Exercise Science, with the hopes of pursuing Physical Therapy. I love to play sports, event though I am not playing any sports here at Hardin Simmons. I love to play basketball and softball. Softball has always been my favorite. I have been playing softball since I can remember. I love being active and doing hands on activities. These are partially the reasons why I chose Exercise Science and Physical Therapy. Not going to lie, I can be a very shy person. Also, I am not much of a people person. Once I get to know someone, I am very crazy, funny, loud, and sometimes a little weird. I love to have fun and always laugh. I am probably one of the most honest person you will ever meet. If you ask, I will always tell you the truth or my thoughts, but only if you ask. I love to spend time with family and friends. I am always game to try new things. I would also consider to myself to be an adrenaline "junkie." I love to ride rollercoasters, and do crazy things that some people consider as life threatening. I am very clumsy, and have bad luck. I always try to stay positive and look at the bright side of things. My favorite types of food are Italian, Chinese, and Seafood. My all time favorite foods are Pizza and Spaghetti. My favorite color is blue, and that includes any shade of blue. I like to compare myself to a squirrel, because I am super random and my thoughts are all over the place. Plus, squirrels are just fascinating. I absolutely adore dogs, but also animals in general. Overall, I am a very happy, blunt, and nice person. Some people say I look mean, but I promise that I am not!