word
Sport Psychology
sport sy-KOL-oh-jee
/spɔːrt saɪˈkɒlədʒiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sportpsychology
Dictionary meaning
The scientific study and application of psychological principles to enhance athletic performance, well-being, and the experience of sport and physical activity
Examples
- Sport psychology techniques such as visualisation and self-talk are widely used by Olympic athletes.
- Sport psychology addresses not only performance but also athlete burnout and mental health.
'Sports psychology' (with 's') is more common in American English; 'sport psychology' is preferred in British and academic usage
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