SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Sport psychology is a rapidly growing area of interest and important in the world of sport. For the last century, general psychology has focused on explaining human behavior and using therapies to help people and their personal struggles. Sport psychology builds on this previous work by adding a performance approach, and research that is specific to sport informs us how to enhance our sport-specific performance. In this Sport Psychology section, we have curated content that helps us better understand how our minds and emotions affect performance. Athletes and coaches as well as sport psychologists, mental skills consultants and students will find tools here to enhance performance and professional development.
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SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Participation vs. Performance
Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg discuss the differences in athlete experience between competitive sport programs and enjoyment focused sports. Offering opportunities for athletes to blend these activities can expand their experiences and enrich their overall development.
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SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Ideology within Sport
Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg explore how the culture of elevating professional athletes to idols has positive and negative effect. Are these figures inspiring success or unrealistic goals?
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SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Sport Participation in the Real World
Dr. Jay Coakley and Meg discuss the concept of using contextual information to understand athletes perception of sport participation, and how those perceptions can effect their interactions with the greater world. Aspects of gender, ethnicity, social class, and individual's experience are impor...
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SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Life after Sports
When your identity as an athlete is the central identity in your life, and abrupt change can have a profound impact. Understanding the difficulties of transition will help you in your practice as a sport professional.
