1. Sports Psychology
Pat Belford

2. Table of Content
Whats A Fan?
Importance
Science
Studies
Conclusion
3. Thesis
Sports Fandom is a very important part of todays Society and allowed the entire country in on a little friendly competition
4. Whats a Fan
A enthusiastic devotee of sports
www.dictionary.com/fan
5. Who are Fans?
Fans are people that show support to the favorite team
Students
Teachers
Children
Adults
Men
Women
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6. Where are Fans?
Anywhere you look
7. When are Fans?
True Vs. Fake
True fans are fans 24/7, 365 Days a year
Fake fans are fans during their teams glory
8. Relevance to the Game
Without Fans the whole sports world would not exist
9. Tailgating
Alcoholic Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food
BBQ
Grill
Music
10. Some Studies
Dr. Cialdini, A professor of psychology at Arizona State, composed a study at his University on the students there.
11. Cont..
Students are more likely to represent after a win rather than loss
12. Also
Noticed that people only associate themselves to their team after a win
We Won
They Lost
13. Parade Vs. Riot
The two most opposite fan reactions
14. Parade
A Parade is the ultimate fan experience
From Athletes P.O.V.
Why not share the title, Fans are at every game
15. Bragging Rights
Entitlement to Boast
VS.
16. Riot
A Riot is the bad end of sports fandom.
Death
Injury
Crime
17. Parade Example
2008 Philadelphia
Phillies Parade
18. Riot Example
Accusations that a soccer player was using witchcraft during a match in eastern Congo sparked a riot that killed 13 people in 2008
19. Benefit of Fans
Fans support their team spiritually and financially
Fans buy
Apparel
Food/Drink
Tickets
20. Tickets
Standard Seating
Standing Only
Box Seats
21. The Science
Fans experience the same psychological and hormonal changes during a game, as the athletes do.
22. Teams Success and Your Feelings
Studies have shown Testosterone levels, ones optimism and self-esteem are directly related to how their team is doing.
23. World Cup Fan Study
Dr. Dabbs, A psychologist at Georgia State, took saliva samples from 21 Italian and Brazilian men before the 1994 World Cup
24. Results
Brazilians Testosterone levels rose an average of 28% and the Italians levels dropped 27% percent
Brazil Won
25. Extreme Case
Scientists started a study, when seeing a picture of your favorite team, that arouses a fans brain waves, heart rate and perspiration levels just as much when shown an animal attack and erotic pictures.
26. Extreme Example
During an intense moment at a football game, A Pittsburg Steelers fan suffered from a heart attack against the Indianapolis Colts.
Fan had no prior heart problems
27. Benefit of Being a Fan
Benefits
Time Away from Reality
Stress
Frustration
Anger
Overall higher self-esteem
Allows expression of emotions
Make one feel belonged
Fun
28. It is Believed That
It is believed that sports fanatics suffer less from depression and alienation than someone that isnt
29. Theories
Emotions brought up during a sporting event dates back to the primitive tribal times
30. Example
31. Conclusion
Sports Fandom is a very important part in todays society and allows the whole country in on a little fun competition