Sport Psychology

Abstract

This publication provides a comprehensive overview of the main concepts, fields, and applications of sports psychology. It examines the history, importance, objectives, and major topics of sports psychology, as well as its relationship with other scientific disciplines. It also presents the theoretical and applied fields of psychology and discusses the main tasks of sports psychology.

Particular attention is devoted to psychological and mental preparation of athletes, including its objectives, stages, types, influencing factors, and the role of the coach on match day. The publication also addresses athletic personality, its characteristics, determinants, patterns, and major psychodynamic theories. Sports motivation is examined through its definitions, forms, sources, theoretical approaches, and methods for developing motivation among athletes and sports practitioners.

The publication further discusses major psychological phenomena in the sports context, including anxiety, emotions, self-confidence, and sports aggression, focusing on their concepts, types, influencing factors, and methods of management and assessment. It also deals with the psychological preparation of injured athletes and the prevention of psychological disorders. Finally, it examines sports leadership, the characteristics of an effective sports leader, leadership behavior, and psychological counseling and guidance for athletes.