Sport psychology is a dynamic and rewarding field that bridges the gap between psychology and athletics. It focuses on helping athletes, teams, and organizations optimize performance, enhance mental ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Since the early years of this century, it has been commonplace for computerized analyses of athletic statistics to guide a baseball manager’s ...

Throughout history, sports have been guilty of prioritising certain groups at the exclusion of others. There has been a pervasive idea that being an athlete requires the demonstration of traditionally ...

Excerpted from the book MIND GAME: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes by Julie Kliegman. Copyright © 2024 by Julie Kliegman. From Rowman ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With the World Series in full swing, the peak performance of elite athletes on the biggest stage warrants discussion. A ...

Sport psychology also builds resilience and emotional skills that support long-term participation and enjoyment, says Dr ...

Raising non-sporty boys in a culture that prizes athletic talent in males and rewards competitiveness and power playing is no ...

Why Psychology Degrees Are More Versatile Than People Think Psychology degrees are about far more than lying on a couch and ...

In sports psychology, elite athletes are often said to have two identities – a “self” identity (who they are overall) and an “athlete” identity (who they are as a competitor). Research has shown that ...

Sport and exercise psychology examines how mental, emotional and social factors influence engagement in physical activity, athletic performance and lifelong wellbeing. In competitive contexts it ...

Even if you’ve always thought that fans screaming at a sports game on TV is excessive and sports are unentertaining to watch, there’s real research that suggests the bonds people have with fellow ...