Sport Psychology Sport psychology is a proficiency that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects …

Jamie Shapiro, PhD, discusses athletes’ mental health and the perception of mental health in the United States and around the world.

Peer-reviewed, original research on sport, exercise, and performance psychology for applied scientists and practitioners. Read the latest research and submit your paper.

Sport and performance psychologists study human behavior in sport, exercise and performance. They focus on identifying and applying psychological principles that facilitate peak physical …

Sport and performance psychology focuses on helping athletes, performers and others reach goals and cope with the anxiety that can impede performance in many venues, from athletics …

Aug 1, 2012 · Sports psychology can even help people off the playing field. The same strategies that sport psychologists teach athletes—relaxation techniques, mental rehearsals and …

Pro sports teams—especially in Major League Baseball (MLB)—have expanded access to performance psychology resources in recent years, says Courtney Albinson, PhD, a sport …

Jul 27, 2021 · Psychologists help athletes deal with the physical and mental toll of their sport, using cognitive behavioral techniques.

The quest continues as sport psychology has become an important applied field in both amateur and professional ranks. Today, psychologists often focus on the mental aspects of sport …

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field of sport and exercise psychology, including common interventions for performance enhancement and health and well-being. …