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In the high-stakes world of professional sports, understanding athletes’ psychological states, especially precompetitive anxiety and self-confidence, is crucial. The 2022 study “Level of Precompetitive Anxiety and Self-Confidence in High-Level Padel Players” by Castillo-Rodriguez Alfonso and colleagues, published in “Frontiers in Psychology,” offers valuable insights into these aspects in padel players. This blog explores the study’s

In the digital age, the intersection of gaming and health is opening new avenues for mental health interventions. The 2017 study “Serious Games and Gamification for Mental Health: Current Status and Promising Directions” by Fleming Theresa M. and colleagues, published in “Frontiers in Psychiatry,” explores how computer games, particularly serious games and gamification, can positively

In the competitive realm of sports, psychological training is as vital as physical conditioning. The 2022 study “The Application of Hypnosis in Sports” by Li Zhe and Li Su-Xia, published in “Frontiers in Psychology,” provides a compelling exploration of hypnosis as a tool in sports psychology. This blog delves into the study’s insights, highlighting how

In the fascinating field of sports, understanding how emotions influence learning and memory is crucial. Based on the insightful study “The Influences of Emotion on Learning and Memory” by Tyng Chai M. et al., published in “Frontiers in Psychology” in 2017, this blog delves into how emotions significantly impact cognitive processes like perception, learning, memory,

In the ever-evolving world of sports coaching, the way information is conveyed to athletes can significantly impact their skill development and performance. The study “When and How to Provide Feedback and Instructions to Athletes?—How Sport Psychology and Pedagogy Insights Can Improve Coaching Interventions to Enhance Self-Regulation in Training” by Fabian W. Otte, Keith Davids, Sarah-Kate