Sports Psychology

Text-Dependent Questions

1. How can an over-confident athlete negatively affect their team? 2. What is one way that marathon runners prepare for the stress of competition? 3. Approximately what percentage of female NCAA athletes participate in binge drinking?

Research Project

Use an Internet search to look up any professional athlete (besides those named in this chapter) whose career has been affected by addiction. Write a one-page report on the circumstances that led to them developing that addiction, how their sport helped (or did not help) their recovery, and what comments the athlete has made about their condition or experiences.

Chapter 3: Common and Unusual Issues

57