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Performance Psychology

running fast A sports psychologist consults with athletes to achieve their optimum mental health and well being, ultimately to improve their sporting performance. What are the aspects of the athlete's mental state that play a role in successful sports performance? See this discussion on the Psychological factors of success in sports.

There are many aspects of sports psychology, and using psychological techniques to maximize performance is just one of them. Here are a few articles on this topic.

How Can Sports Psychology Help Athletes? an article by Dr. Patrick J. Cohn - are you performing up to your capability?
Sports Psychology and Performance Enhancement - about helping athletes break through the mental barriers that are keeping them from performing up to their peak potential.
Effect of Crowd Noise on Sports Teams - How Much of an Effect Does Crowd Noise Really Have on Sports Teams?

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