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Sport Psychology - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from many related fields including biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and psychology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_psychology
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Performance Science - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Performance science is the multidisciplinary study of human performance. It draws together methodologies across numerous scientific disciples, including those of psychology, physiology, sociology, and economics, to understand the fundamental skills, mechanisms, and outcomes of performance activities and experiences.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_science
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If Darwin Were a Sports Psychologist: Evolution and Athletics
Surprisingly little evolutionarily informed research has been done on our species' strange love affair with sports. Why do we care so much about such arbitrary and ostensibly functionless displays of physical and mental prowess?
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/bering-in-mind/if-darwin-were-a-sports-psychologist-evolution-and-athletics/
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With No One Looking, Mental Illness in Athletes Can Stay Hidden - The New York Times
At a time when brain trauma has become front and center of a national conversation about safety, sports can too often be a masking agent that hides deeply rooted mental health issues.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/sports/with-no-one-looking-mental-illness-in-athletes-can-stay-hidden.html
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Risks to the Mental Health of Athletes - Psychology Today
The physical strain athletes undergo is well-documented and commonly discussed. But what about the serious mental struggles athletes face?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/compassion-matters/201211/risks-the-mental-health-athletes
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The Stigma of Mental Health: Is It Increased for Athletes?
When an athlete experiences physical injury, there is often a team of medical personnel including doctors, trainers and physiotherapists employed to ensure a speedy recovery. However, when an athlete experiences a mental health issue, the treatment process is often not quite as similar.
http://believeperform.com/performance/the-stigma-of-mental-health-is-it-increased-for-athletes/
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Mental Health - NCAA - The Official Site of the NCAA
Health means both physical and mental health: they are two sides of the same coin, with one often affecting the other. Physical problems, including sport injury, often have psychological or emotional consequences.
http://www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/medical-conditions/mental-health
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Overcoming Performance Fears and Blocks In All Sports
Are you struggling with a seemingly mysterious performance problem? Have you or your athlete suddenly lost BASIC abilities? FINALLY understand where this FRUSTRATING problem comes from and what you can do about it!
https://www.competitivedge.com/overcoming-performance-fears-and-blocks-all-sports
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The Sports Shrink: Michael Gervais, Psychologist to the Stars
When elite athletes like three-time Olympic volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh and daredevil spaceman Felix Baumgartner are in a slump, they go see Los Angeles sports psychologist Michael Gervais. Sometimes boosting your performance requires sitting on a couch.
http://www.outsideonline.com/1913001/sports-shrink-michael-gervais-psychologist-stars
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What is Sports Psychology? - Sports Psychology Today
Let's take a look at the field of sport psychology and discover how it can help you as an athlete, parent of an athlete, or as a coach.
http://www.sportpsychologytoday.com/sport-psychology-for-athletes/what-is-sports-psychology/
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Sports Psychology Information Guide - About
Discover information about Sports Psychology.
http://www.all-about-psychology.com/sports-psychology.html
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Sports Psychology For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies
Being a successful athlete is about more than just physical strength and agility - your mind plays a key part in your winning performance.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/sports-psychology-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html
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What Is Sports Psychology? (History, Topics, Careers) -About Health
Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise and physical activity. Learn more about the history of sports psychology and the influence it has today.
https://www.verywell.com/what-is-sports-psychology-2794906
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Association for Applied Sport Psychology: About Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Applied sport and exercise psychology involves extending theory and research into the field to educate coaches, athletes, parents, exercisers, fitness professionals, and athletic trainers about the psychological aspects of their sport or activity. A primary goal of professionals in applied sport and exercise psychology is to facilitate optimal involvement, performance, and enjoyment in sport and exercise.
http://www.appliedsportpsych.org/about/about-applied-sport-and-exercise-psychology/
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What Is Exercise Psychology and Sport Psychology?
Exercise and sport psychology are the scientific study of the psychological factors associated with participation and performance in physical activity.
http://www.apadivisions.org/division-47/about/resources/what-is.aspx
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How Sport Psychology Helps Athletes - APA
Some athletes seek help from a sport psychologist or other exercise and sport psychology professional when they have a problem. They might become anxious or lose focus during competition, for example.
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/sport-psychologists.aspx
