Background The physical impacts of elite sport participation have been well documented;
however, there is comparatively less research on the mental health and psychological …

Despite a long history of human–horse relationship, horse-related incidents and accidents
do occur amongst professional and non professional horse handlers. Recent studies show …

The increasingly business-like environment of professional sport has resulted in greater
scrutiny and analysis of players' performance. The roles of physiological parameters in …

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport–by athletes, coaches,
spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book …

Research has shown that talented athletes outscore their mainstream peers on the basis of
self-regulation. Although valuable, this does not tell us more about the distinction between …

This study examined the association between goal orientations and mental toughness and
its influence on performance outcomes in competition. Wushu athletes (n= 40) competing in …

El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar la influencia de variables psicológicas en la
consecución de éxito, la continuidad a largo plazo y la ocurrencia de lesiones, en el …

Purpose This study explored the relationship between mental toughness and college
basketball performance, specifically examining possible moderating variables (gender and …

For optimal individual performance within any equestrian discipline horses must be in peak
physical condition and have the correct psychological state. This review discusses the …

Cooperation between rider and horse is of major importance in equitation. A balanced team
of horse and rider improves (sport) performances and welfare aspects by decreasing stress …