The issue focused on the psychologists' roles in the world of athletic competition and performance. The area of sports psychology has relevancy to the study of motivation, emotion, and stress. Sport psychologists offer their views on the healthy kind of competition in today's society. Dedication wanes when the fun ends . Athletes' motivation is short-lived when they're not enjoying their sport.
Exercise fuels the brain's stress buffers.
Researchers are examining the link between brain chemicals and the positive effects of exercise. Mastering the mind game. Pros and amateurs are increasingly asking psychologists to help them improve their game. Ideals of sport psychology can also work off the field. Experts say sport psychology will play an increasingly important role in practice and in the corporate world.