Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Coaching psychology is a field of applied psychology that applies psychological theories and concepts to the practice of coaching.Its aim is to increase performance, self-actualization, achievement and well-being in individuals, teams and organisations by utilising evidence-based methods grounded in scientific research. [1]
The term "sport psychology" was first used back in 1900 by Pierre de Coubertin. The field saw notably contributions from the pioneers in Wundt and de Coubertin in the early 1900s. [6] The birth of sport psychology in Europe happened largely in Germany. The first sport psychology laboratory was founded by Dr. Carl Diem in Berlin, in the early ...
Mental toughness is a measure of individual psychological resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education, and in the workplace. [1] The concept emerged in the context of sports training and sports psychology, as one of a set of attributes that allow a person to become a better athlete and able to cope with difficult training and difficult competitive situations and ...
Sports coaches are involved in administration, athletic training, competition coaching, and representation of the team and the players. A survey in 2019 of the literature on sports coaching found an increase in the number of publications and most articles featured a quantitative research approach. [36] Sports psychology emerged from the 1890s. [37]
In the attachment stage the benefits and the sport object are internalised taking on a collective emotional, functional, and symbolic meaning. [12] The psychological connection towards a sport, event, team or leisure hobby strengthens. Internal processes become more important and the influence of socializing agents decreases.
Before becoming the Jets' head coach, Aaron Glenn, left, pictured with team owner Woody Johnson and LL Cool J in 2013, was a team scout. (Photo by Al Pereira/WireImage) (Al Pereira via Getty Images)
The International Society of Sport Psychology (ISSP) is an international and multidisciplinary organization of researchers, psychologists, educators, coaches, administrators, and national organizations in sport and exercise psychology. [1] The organization is founded in 1965.
Before attending graduate school for her doctorate, LaVoi was a USPTA Teaching Pro, ran a variety of programs for the USTA, was an assistant coach for the Carleton College women’s tennis team (1992–1993), head coach for the St. Paul Academy girls' tennis team (‘91-93), head women’s tennis coach at Wellesley College (1994–1998) and an assistant professor of physical education at ...