In this study, we examined the role of confidence in relation to the cognitive, affective, and
behavioural responses it elicits, and identified the factors responsible for debilitating …

As the topic of career transitions established itself into a well-established domain of sport
psychology, the focus of research evolved from psychological factors influencing athletic …

The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of coaches' perceptions of their
role in the development of life skills in adolescent athletes in two different sport contexts …

What is life really like for the elite athlete? How does the experience of being a professional
sports person differ from the popular perceptions of fans, journalists or academics? Why …

Identifying and understanding injury risk factors are necessary to target the injury‐prone
athlete and develop injury prevention measurements. The influence of psychological factors …

Drawing upon the Cognitive-Motivational-Relational Theory of Emotion (Lazarus, 1991,
1999, 2000) and Hanin's (1993, 2000) conceptualization of emotions, the purpose of this …

Through narrative methodology this study explores the processes and consequences of
identity development among young elite athletes, with particular reference to the influence of …

The e-book for True Competition: A Guide to Pursuing Excellence in Sport and Society is
available at a reduced price and allows students to highlight and take notes throughout the …

The sporting arena is replete with examples and anecdotes of great inspirational coaches
that have led teams to success, often in the face of adversity and against seemingly better …

We investigated athletes' responses to organisational stressors. Ten sport performers (five
males and five females) were interviewed with regard to the organisational-related demands …