In the past decade there has been increased interest in research on color and psychological
functioning. Important advances have been made in theoretical work and empirical work, but …

Color is a ubiquitous perceptual stimulus that is often considered in terms of aesthetics. Here
we review theoretical and empirical work that looks beyond color aesthetics to the link …

The current study sought to test the predictions of attentional control theory (ACT) in a
sporting environment. Fourteen experienced footballers took penalty kicks under low-and …

Performance analysis has become an essential tool for coaches, athletes, sports
organisations and academic researchers. Collecting and interpreting performance data …

Color may not only be pleasing to the eye, but may also carry important associations
relevant for psychological functioning. Two experiments were conducted to test for basic hue …

Skin blood perfusion and oxygenation depends upon cardiovascular, hormonal and
circulatory health in humans and provides socio-sexual signals of underlying physiology …

Sports officials (umpires, referees, judges) play a vital role in every sport, and sports
governing bodies, fans, and players now expect officials to maintain higher professional …

We examined the association between celebratory responses after successful soccer
penalty kicks and the outcome of a penalty shootout. Individually displayed post-shot …

In this article, we introduce a theory on the dynamic development of affective processes,
affect regulation, and the relationship between emotions and sport performance. The theory …

Sport Psychology, 2nd Edition provides a synthesis of the major topics in sport psychology
with an applied focus and an emphasis on achieving optimal performance. After exploring …