Sport Psychology Sport psychology is a proficiency that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports …

Sport and performance psychologists study human behavior in sport, exercise and performance. They focus on identifying and applying psychological principles that facilitate peak physical action, …

Peer-reviewed, original research on sport, exercise, and performance psychology for applied scientists and practitioners. Read the latest research and submit your paper.

Aug 1, 2012 · Sports psychology can even help people off the playing field. The same strategies that sport psychologists teach athletes—relaxation techniques, mental rehearsals and cognitive …

Jamie Shapiro, PhD, discusses athletes’ mental health and the perception of mental health in the United States and around the world.

Jan 1, 2026 · USOPC psychologists are integrating the new program into sports within Team USA, starting with speedskating, and using data from wearable devices to track its effectiveness. In …

Pro sports teams—especially in Major League Baseball (MLB)—have expanded access to performance psychology resources in recent years, says Courtney Albinson, PhD, a sport psychologist at …

Sport and performance psychology focuses on helping athletes, performers and others reach goals and cope with the anxiety that can impede performance in many venues, from athletics to the boardroom.

This engaging panel on careers in sport, exercise, and performance (SEP) psychology presents six SEP psychologists who work as a master resilience trainer-performance expert with the U.S. Army, a …

Jul 27, 2021 · Psychologists help athletes deal with the physical and mental toll of their sport, using cognitive behavioral techniques.