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2015 Article Archives
Why Sport Psychology Can Aid Performing Artists
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Kate Hays discusses how and why sport psychology and mental skills can be used to help actors, musicians, and other performers.
Read MoreImportance of AASP Certified Consultants
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Jack J. Lesyk, Ph.D., speaks about the importance of AASP's Certified Consultants.
Read MoreSport Psychology at the Winter Olympics
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Sean McCann, senior sport psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee, and former president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, on the role that sport psychology plays in…
Read MoreWhy Mindset and Failure Matter in Performance
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Nicole Detling discusses the importance of your mindset for performance and the importance of learning from failure.
Read MoreSport Fandom and Performance
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We've all witnessed it—sports fans enthusiastically cheering for their favorite teams. Loud clapping, jumping up and down and even booing can affect athlete performance. Dr. Rick Grieve, an…
Read MoreTips for Exercise Success
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Struggling to stay on track with your exercise plan? Michele Kerulis offers three tips to help keep you active and reach your health and fitness goals.
Read MoreOvercoming Negative Thinking While Running
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Struggling with negative thoughts during long workouts? Cindra Kamphoff offers a few suggestions for how to embrace discomfort and use self-talk to stay positive.
Read MoreAuto Racing & Mental Skills
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Tami Eggleston gives a few tips on how auto racers (and other athletes) can use mental skills to help them get the most out of their practices.
Read MoreCoaches Have Their Own Needs
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Sport psychology offers many suggestions for providing psychological services for athletes who need assistance with problems in performance, communication, time management, transitions, relationships…
Read MoreType 1 Diabetes in Sport: How to Support Your Athletes’
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Anyone working with collegiate athletes knows how much work it takes to be both a dedicated student and a competitive athlete. It's challenging to balance practice and games with classes and exams,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Student-Athlete Burnout
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There is a school of thought in American sport today that "more is better." Parents and coaches, perhaps dreaming of the spoils of athletic success, are encouraging kids at increasingly younger ages…
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