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It's often said an athlete's biggest battle is in their own head. But what are the ways in which professional athletes combat these doubts and then actually enhance their performance? Focused on senior secondary physical education viewers, this program delves into the minds of Olympic and elite athletes across diving, water polo, athletics and triathlon. Also included are insights from leading coaches and sports psychologists on how athletes can use concentration, visualisation and mental rehearsal techniques to improve performance. What's the best method for overcoming mistakes and how might athletes better train their mind? This showcase program illustrates how sports science has shifted from the physical to mental processes of athletes and what the future may hold for sporting performance.
This excerpt comes from "Sports Psychology: Mental Preparation" from VEA.