Psychology

Abstract

Sport psychology is, both, an academic and applied field of study that draws upon theories from kinesiology and mainstream psychology. Tasks within sport psychology involve educating sport participants on concepts related to motivation, self-efficacy, resilience, goal-setting, leadership, and positive group dynamics with the purpose of enhancing performance and well-being. While sport psychology is still viewed as an emerging profession, both researchers and applied professionals served important roles in shaping the scope and direction of the field. The interdisciplinary nature of sport psychology continues to attract interest across performance domains including sport management. In the applied field of sport psychology, interventions often include the integration of mental training techniques that help athletes develop the awareness, mindset, and skills needed to effectively navigate internal and external challenges. As interest and advancement in the field of sport psychology have grown, the research and application continue to evolve as well.