How Sports Psychology Makes Exemplary Sports People.
This seven-page undergraduate paper discusses sports psychology. Sports psychology uses science to study the psychological factors that involve the training and performance of athletes and the various techniques that can be used to enhance their performances. It helps athletes to set effective and easily achievable short-term goals at the right level. It also teaches athletes to build self-confidence through goal setting. Sports psychology uses imaging and simulation to enhance technique building in athletes. Flow and Focus are other sports psychology techniques used to bring about exemplary athletes. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.