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February 2015 Article Archives

Why Sport Psychology Can Aid Performing Artists

By Kate Hays
Published February 5, 2015

Kate Hays discusses how and why sport psychology and mental skills can be used to help actors, musicians, and other performers.

Importance of AASP Certified Consultants

By Jack J. Lesyk
Published February 5, 2015

Jack J. Lesyk, Ph.D., speaks about the importance of AASP's Certified Consultants.

Sport Psychology at the Winter Olympics

By Sean McCann
Published February 5, 2015

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…

Why Mindset and Failure Matter in Performance

By Nicole Detling
Published February 5, 2015

Nicole Detling discusses the importance of your mindset for performance and the importance of learning from failure.

Sport Fandom and Performance

By Rick Grieve
Published February 5, 2015

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…

Tips for Exercise Success

By Michele Kerulis
Published February 5, 2015

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.

Overcoming Negative Thinking While Running

By Cindra Kamphoff
Published February 5, 2015

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.

Auto Racing & Mental Skills

By Tami Eggleston
Published February 5, 2015

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.