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What is Sport Psychology?
Sport Psychology is the science of the behaviour applied to exercise and sport participation. Increasing numbers of athletes and coaches are using sport psychologists to help them gain a personal and competitve edge to manage stress and anxiety more effectively, improve concentration and motivation, increase confidence and promote better communication. This field had been percolating for 70 years, yet many people think of it as a commonsensical mind games.
Latest News
- The second issue of PSYCHWORKS our sport psychology news digest includes updates on the psychology team attending the 29th Olympiad in Beijing, features Charlie Brown PhD a sport psychologist working with US Olympians and a preview of the APA convention in Boston. The second issue of PSYCHWORKS our sport psychology news digest includes updates on the psychology team attending the 29th Olympiad in Beijing, features Charlie Brown PhD a sport psychologist working with US Olympians and a preview of the APA convention in Boston.
- Researcher Argues That Haka is Double Edged Sword
- Professor Aidan Moran first Irishman to get hands on Webb Ellis Trophy
- Irish Institute of Sport awards First Research Contract
- Irish Rugby Hero, Paul O'Connell, Defends Mental Toughness of Irish Team
- "Performance Enviroment" study to be funded by the Irish Institute of Sport..
- Harrington interview conveys mental toughness, click here
- Top American Psychologist Bob Weinberg describes the umbrella term "Mental Toughness"
- Sport Psychology is decades old in Ireland