Psychology plays an integral role in the preparation of an elite athlete. In an Olympic final, most athletes are in a similar physical state of readiness. Performing on the day at a given time is a skill elite athletes strive to master.
Performance Enhancement is a key sub-area of Sports psychology and includes:
- Effective Goal Setting, Imagery, Performance Debrief
- Relaxation & Activation, Managing Nerves, Motivational Strategies
- Performance & Competition Planning
- Pre-Performance Routines & Re-focussing Routines
- Injury Management, Concentration & Attention Control Strategies
