Essays about: "Sport psychology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words Sport psychology.

  1. 1. Tennis and sports psychology : Mental toughness as a decisive factor in critical moments of elite male tennis

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Hamed Dares; Patrik Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : tennis; sport; psychology; mentality; coaching; tennis; idrott; psykologi; tränarskap; tränarlänktennis;

    Abstract : Introduction  The study is based on tennis and its connection to sport psychology. Matches are often five hourslong, against opponents who possess the same tennis skills as oneself. Mental toughness cantherefore be the deciding factor, especially over time. READ MORE

  3. 2. Crossfit and sports psychology : Elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions on mental toughness– a qualitative interview study

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysiologi, nutrition och biomekanik

    Author : Johanna Westin; [2023]
    Keywords : CrossFit; sports psychology; mental toughness; sports science; crossfit athletes; elite sports; tränarlänkdiverse;

    Abstract : The aim of the present study was to review the elite Crossfit athletes’ opinions of the importance of mental toughness to achieve optimal performance. A number of other research studies looking at psychological factors such as grit and mental toughness supports the idea that elite athletes should develop their mental capacity to improve their individual performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mental Health and Performance: Narratives of Swedish Elite Tennis Players

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Elin Sievert; [2022]
    Keywords : optimal balance; elite athletes; narrative inquiry; career interviews; optimal balans; elittidrottare; narrative undersökning; karriärintervjuer;

    Abstract : Elite athletes often risk their health to achieve the highest level of performance, but this might instead result in decreased performance and health over time. Over the last few years, multiple elite athletes have expressed their struggles with mental health (MH), and it seems like the prevalence for mental illness in elite athletes is comparable to the general population. READ MORE

  5. 4. Getting Established in Applied Sport Psychology : An Examination of Two Experienced Nordic Practitioners’ Stories About Their Transition into Establishment

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Timmy Fredriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : applied sport psychology; establishment; narrative; novice; sport psychology practitioner; transition; tillämpad idrottspsykologi; etablering; narrativ; oerfaren; idrottspsykologisk rådgivare; övergång;

    Abstract : This qualitative study explored sport psychologists’ transition into professional establishment through the stories of two highly experienced Nordic sport psychology practitioners. At the time of the study, the two males (named Charlie and Billie for the study) had worked applied with clients for more than 20 years and were each holding a master’s degree in sport psychology. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Dark Side of Gymnastics : A Narrative Analysis of Fear, Injury and the Tales of a Gymnast-Coach Dyad

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Joar Svensson; [2021]
    Keywords : Coping; Narrative analysis; Experience; Sport Psychology; Coping; Narrativanalys; upplevelser;

    Abstract : Gymnastics is a sport with a high risk of injury. The constant risk of injury leads to many opportunities for a gymnast to experience fear. Little is known about how gymnasts experience fear and how coaches perceive gymnasts' fear. READ MORE