# data[].attributes.body
Sports psychology will benefit us as to be successful in any role in sports knowing the athlete/s and what their motivational factors are, what drives them on. Once you know them and understand how they operate then you can work on how to improve them mentally which in turn can improve their sporting performance.
Casey Ged Louise

# data[].attributes.body
Sports psychology is the study of how an athletes behaviours, mindsets and routines may increase or decrease sporting performance.
Casey Ged Louise

# data[].attributes.body
2. Increased concentration from both trainer & client.
Overcome physical & mental barriers.
Reach optimal performance.
Maintains exercise adherence

# data[].attributes.headline
1. The ability for an individual to process internal and external influences that can effect their ability to focus and perform.

# data[].attributes.subject
1. The ability for an individual to process internal and external influences that can effect their ability to focus and perform.

# data[].attributes.body
2. Helps you identify possible negative influences on yourself or individuals and so take action to limit the impact. Helps you produce a positive and confident outlook to improve performance and problem solving

# data[].attributes.body
Define what sports psychology is?

Sports psychology is the science behind how your brain can affect your sporting performance

Sports psychology is about improving your attitude and mental game skills to improve overall sporting ability

Why is it beneficial for me as a fitness professional to be aware of sports psychology?

Knowing about the psychology of people in a sporting context can allow you to relate to any factors that they come across in their fitness/sporting venture. It’s a benefit to being prepared for anything that happens in a session and building a relationship with your client.
Rhianne, Becca, Laura, Mhia, Fabio, Craig

# data[].attributes.body
follows body the and mind and yourself Know a strength. it make to variables outside from fear managing and mind the from belief self and attraction of poweryson   andMcGregormcgreg Example .formanceper sports control and oveimpr to thoughts your of output and input in the rolcontbility to  itivecogn The

# data[].attributes.body
1. The most common role for a sports psychologist is to teach mental skills for enhanced performance. A mental game expert can help you improve confidence, focus, composure, intensity, and trust in athletic performance. These mental skills help athletes improve performance and can help in other areas of an athlete's life.
http://www.peaksports.com/roles-of-a-sports-psychologist/

# data[].attributes.body
Googles definition

Sport psychology is an interdisciplinary science that factors in biomechanics, physiology, kinesiology and psychology. It involves the study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors.

1)    Our definition:

Mentally and physically improving yourself as an athlete and as a person.

Looking at all the negatives you find in your life both mentally and physically and replacing them with postives for the better.

2)    Benefits:

Its not about improving athletic performance its about developing interventions which prevent poor mental health. Gives athletes transferable skills not only used in sport but in work and family life. Its not about focusing on short term benefits but seing the bigger picture. Doesn’t just develop you into a better athlete but a better person

# data[].attributes.body
1.The first sports psychology laboratory was founded by Dr. Carl Diem in Berlin, in the early 1920s.[3] The early years of sport psychology were also highlighted by the formation of the Deutsche Hochschule für Leibesübungen

2. this will benefit a fitness professional because it will expand  the knowledge of psychology in the brian

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.peakendurancesport.com/endurance-psychology/coping-with-emotions/sports-psychology-self-confidence-sport-make-ego-work/

# data[].attributes.body
https://swimswam.com/introducing-sport-psychology-swimmers-mind/

# data[].attributes.headline
Motivating players that are nervous or scared

# data[].attributes.subject
Motivating players that are nervous or scared

# data[].attributes.body
http://believeperform.com/performance/motivating-players-that-are-nervous-or-scared/

# data[].attributes.body
Disabled vet turns to physical fitness to help him and others press on

# data[].attributes.headline
Steven Gerrard's pursuit of the Premier League title

# data[].attributes.subject
Steven Gerrard's pursuit of the Premier League title

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/apr/26/steven-gerrard-liverpool-chelsea-swapping
A Liverpool FC supporting Scouser, lifelong goal to lift the title with his home club after not winning since 1990

# data[].attributes.body
http://uk.businessinsider.com/the-psychological-advantage-women-have-over-men-in-sport-2017-12?r=US&IR=T

# data[].attributes.headline
attraction of law McGregorttractiona ofMcgr

# data[].attributes.subject
attraction of law McGregorttractiona ofMcgr

# data[].attributes.body
http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/conor-mcgregor-law-of-attraction-floyd-mayweather-fight

# data[].attributes.body
predictors of why older people adhere to exercise regimes

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.stripes.com/news/disabled-vet-turns-to-physical-fitness-to-help-him-and-others-press-on-1.369553

# data[].attributes.body
http://believeperform.com/performance/the-stigma-of-mental-health-is-it-increased-for-athletes/

# data[].attributes.body
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/38227807

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-power-prime/200910/sports-what-motivates-athletes

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/10-iconic-sportsmen-who-battled-5096675

# data[].attributes.body
Focus and concentration on every point.
"I broke him"
"I think overall I'm playing really good".

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.peaksports.com/sports-psychology-blog/6-steps-pregame-mental-preparation/

# data[].attributes.body
https://www.runnersworld.com/psychology

# data[].attributes.body
NFL Player loses use of arm through an injury

# data[].attributes.body
athletes battling depression

# data[].attributes.body
Study  showing  self satisfaction and empowerment from bodybuilding in women.

# data[].attributes.body
https://padlet.com/lmcl/vecb2fk414bj