sports psychology
sports sy-KOL-oh-jee
spɔːrts saɪˈkɒlədʒiListen
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the scientific study of psychological factors affecting athletic performance and physical activity, and the application of that knowledge to help athletes and coaches optimise performance, wellbeing, and enjoyment; key domains include attentional control, self-talk, visualisation, goal-setting, confidence, anxiety management, resilience, team cohesion, and the psychology of injury and return to sport; sports psychologists work across elite, recreational, and clinical settings and are now routinely embedded in national sporting organisations, professional clubs, and Olympic programmes
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