The role and impact of sports psychology among athletes

We live in a society where sports seem to rule the day. Sports events are televised or held everywhere we look. Almost everyone can be considered a fan of at least one sport. Some people follow sports like a religion. Athletes' performance is highly scrutinized due to the popularity of the sport. As a result, athletes are under more pressure to perform well. The goal of an athlete is no longer to have fun, but to win. Sports are not only affected at the professional level. It affects all levels. Winning at all costs is the goal of little league and backyard soccer. Due to the increased pressure, it becomes more and more difficult for athletes to perform at a high level. Among these methods, we can mention sports psychology, which is increasing. More and more people are becoming interested in this field, although it is not a new field. There is still some doubt as to whether these practices are valuable or valid. Below is an overview of several articles that show how athletes can improve their performance based on various studies. This article discusses the role of sports psychology in the world of sports.

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Sports success , mental health , hard work , sports psychology