SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

“The Way of Excellence is going with the flow of things, dealing only with what is in your control in the present moment, having awareness if you need to commit to something, engaging whole heartedly in your activity, accepting and learning from an outcome and remembering and applying what you learned, and lastly, resting and recovering.” -Tobe Hanson Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Some sports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation. At the same time they also work with athletes to improve performance and recover from injuries. Sports psychology attends to the mental health and well-being of athletes, as well as assisting them with reaching their maximum potential in their athletic careers. In fact qualified sports psychologists have a doctorate in psychology, a license to practice psychology, and postdoctoral training on aiding athletes with sports performance and well-being. Being a great athlete not only requires great physical attributes, but also a mastery of the mental game. Most of the greatest athletes in sports history became great because they mastered the psychological aspect of their respective game. Based on new syllabus of M.P.Ed. course in different Indian universities/ institutions, this book contains vital