Sports Psychology

Every person feels stress.

athletes dislike expectations to be a role model, some have difficulty trusting people, and some may resent that they are not given preferential treatment. Stress management in sports remains a primary focus for many sports psychologists. Many promote techniques or thinking strategies with athletes, ranging from simple breathing exercises to different ways of setting and reaching goals. Athletes can potentially suffer from having a competition mentality; sports psychologist Dr. Mark Aoyagi, co-director of sport and psychology at the University of Denver, commented on how Olympic athletes prepare for the most intense pressure of their lives. Given the difference between mental performance

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Sports Psychology