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Foundations of Sports Psychology

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This lecture introduces the foundations of sport psychology and how the mind directly shapes athletic performance. We’ll examine why mental skills—such as confidence, focus, and motivation—are just as essential as physical training, and how they influence outcomes across elite, amateur, and recreational sport. The session will highlight core frameworks, including the mind–performance feedback loop and psychological skills training, while tracing the field’s evolution from early pioneers like Coleman Griffith to modern applied practice. Participants will gain insight into how psychological preparation complements physical training to enhance performance and overall sporting experience.

What Will You Learn?

  • Defining Sport Psychology – Understand its dual role in enhancing performance and supporting athlete well-being.
  • Historical Roots – Discover pioneers who shaped the field, from the first laboratories to early Olympic applications.
  • Mind–Body Interaction – Explore how stress, focus, and mindset influence physical execution.
  • Core Frameworks – Gain an overview of key models, including Psychological Skills Training and the mind–performance feedback loop.
  • Practical Impact – See real-world examples of how mental preparation improves performance at every level of sport.
  • Self-Awareness Exercise – Start identifying your own mental strengths and challenges through a guided self-check activity.
  • Applied Practice – Begin a one-week journal assignment to track your mental state before and after training or competition, noting triggers that help or hinder performance.

Course Content

Foundations of Sports Psychology

  • Lesson: Foundations of Sports Psychology
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  • Quiz: Foundations of Sports Psychology

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