This blog looks at the versatility of sport psychology and delves deeper into these other areas, and emphasises the importance of why a sport psychology consultant can be instrumental in these areas with regards to performance and well-being….Sport Psychology Consultants can help in so many ways, it is not surprising that businesses and other occupations that rely on performance are starting to employ sports psychologists.
Read MoreMuscle dysmorphia or otherwise known as bigorexia is a condition which mainly affects male bodybuilders. This term was based upon the concept of anorexia nervosa and the likeness in body image concerns and behaviours from individuals that suffer from eating disorders.
Read MoreChoking is common expression in lots of sports and often raises fear into players at all levels. But what does it really mean to experience this ‘choke’ and how can we combat it or prevent it? Choking is when an athlete or performer goes through an affected deterioration in performance when usually under more pressure than normal.
Read MoreSlowly, but inevitably the spread of this virus reached us here in the UK and eventually, perhaps later than it should have, sporting events were postponed and athlete’s and the population faced a pandemic unlike no other known to them. This article looks at how sport psychology practitioners, coaches and support staff can help athletes identify and offer support for athletes.
Read MoreA more consistent preparation routine before playing, has a significant influence on your performance, from a psychological perspective.
Read MoreImagery is one of the most widely used psychological sport techniques and is used by many elite performers. It includes one or more senses to imitate, form or recreate a skill, situation or experience in the mind of an athlete. This technique can improve the athlete’s performance by directly developing their skills and strategies or by improving their motivation, arousal regulation or levels of self-confidence.
Read MorePressure is ever-present in competitive sport and the ability to deal with this pressure is important for a successful performance. The nerves we feel occurs because when we are about to compete we unconsciously assess the demands and stressors of that event.
Read MoreCoaches: Do you consider mental resilience the greatest psychological factor to sporting success for your athletes/players? & When planning your training sessions, do you consider implementing any practices to develop mental resilience in your athletes?
Read MoreThe coach comes to you and asks which of the 2 players you are working with is “better” / should be selected. This article provides research and considerations for this ethical dilemma. It is a must read for any (aspiring) sport psychologist.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed players not getting on well within a team but are key players? They perform well on the biggest stage and enjoy the admiration and have a massive amount of self-worth!
Read MoreOne way to regulate emotions could be for an alexithymic individual to look for stressful, dangerous or chaotic situations such as sports with a high-risk element to restore greater control over their emotions.
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