Aggression of an elite sports performer
Statement of the Problem
Wayne Rooney is a rare footballing talent, being compared to the best in the world and achieving a great deal of success at a young age. However, at an early stage in his career it was clear that there was a major flaw to his game, his aggression. Wayne was just 17 when he ....
Social acceptance by peers as a motivational Influence for young athletes
Social acceptance by peers as a motivational
Influence for young athletes.
Introduction
Background of study
¡§A very important portion of high school students¡¦ lives is their social status among their peers students are handed social labels based on their past aca....
Sport Psychology, Career Transition
Career Transition
The termination of an athlete/performers career can create a life crisis if he/she in not prepared. Literature has shown that there are psychological, economical and social factors occurring during and after a career transition. Researchers have suggested that the most signifi....
Training Your Mind: Sports Psychology
Training Your Mind
Have you ever watched Super Bowl and wondered how the starting quarterback competes under such great pressure? The answer is that top athletes not only perfect their physical skills, but they also train to master the psychological skills that allow them to deliver their best i....