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...psychological, biomechanical and sociological factors that contribute to sporting success, but what role does the family play? Family influences give rise to a range of interesting discussions with family related topics such as genetics, environmental influences and social issues all identified as being important contributors to athletic development. Research shows that...

...psychological barrier that causes gymnasts to lose positional awareness when performing twisting elements. What was the response? Some prominent individuals condemned Biles, calling her ‘the biggest quitter in sport’, a ‘national embarrassment’ and ‘selfish’. Despite criticisms, the decision to prioritise her mental health was praised by others, instigating...

...psychology, a better understanding of team dynamics and the importance of a group culture that are all necessary for achieving success on the field. When Thomas Tuchel announced the England squad, he made a pointed reference to not selecting the most talented players. It may be that England have come to realise that a successful World Cup campaign is built on a group of...

...Psychology from Loughborough University, discusses the benefits of physical activity to mental health. Listen to Audio 1 and note down the key benefits of physical activity to mental health. Reflect on how these are of particular importance to carers, given the mental health implications from the caring role discussed in Session 1. DR NICHOLA KENTZER: We often hear about...

...psychological aspects of coaching that foster effective athlete-coach relationships has been called into question. The psychology of coaching ‘A coach needs to be able to ‘read’ the gymnast’. The coach-performer relationship was frequently stated by the coaches and performers as being imperative for maintaining the enjoyment of the sport and for successful...