Author(s): Narinder Kaur

Abstract:
Sport psychology involves the use of psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. It is about understanding the performance, mental processes, and wellbeing of people in sporting settings, taking into account psychological theory and methods. Sports psychology is now widely accepted as offering a crucial edge over competitors. And while essential for continuing high performance in elite athletes, it also provides insights into optimizing functioning in areas of our lives beyond sports A sports injury can lead people to experience emotional reactions in addition to their physical injury, which can include feelings of anger, frustration, hopelessness, and fear. Sports psychologists help athletes recover and return to their sport after an injury.

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