https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut How can a high school athlete’s mentality and ability to deal with loss be applied to real life struggles? en-us 2023-05-03 17:53:32 UTC 2023-05-16 16:08:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f47a.png mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2577132726 - There is no failure in sports, only steps to success
        - This applies to other parts of life as well, there cannot be success without first learning from failure, and this mindset was created thanks to being a part of a team and playing sports

- Losing to the lowest seed was a big setback, but Giannis keeps a positive mindset about the loss and controls himself when answering the question
        - Keeping composure and a positive outlook go a long way in other aspects of life]]> 2023-05-03 18:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2577132726 mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2577136688 An explanation The connections created between an athlete and their teammates/fellow athletes can build strong empathy and create a willingness to take initiative in social situations.

Sports are constantly asking students to push their limitations, and these habits of challenging oneself extend outside of sports and benefit students in other endeavors

Provides a chance for making friendships and creating bonds that one may have missed outside of sport. ]]> 2023-05-03 18:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2577136688 mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2577139158 Kill A Man is a graphic novel in which the main character's father dies in a martial arts bout, and the main character must now face the person who killed his father and ask him to help him train to become a revolutionary athlete. Along with this, the main character is homosexual, and the book explores how he navigates and deals with homophobia and stereotype, using martial arts as an outlet.

- The main character has to deal with the loss of his father and society's prejudice against homosexuals, and by using martial arts to help train his body and his mind, he is able to overcome these challenges and become a great athlete and competitor. The mindset that training in martial arts provides him is invaluable for him, as it helps him stay calm in moments of anger or disrespect, such as when he is insulted for his sexuality, or when he has his father's death disrespected in front of him]]> 2023-05-03 18:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2577139158 mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2583833595 Studies involving self esteem and academic achievement and their relation to sports participation in middle and high school

-Recent studies show that both academics and self-esteem improve with sports participation, attributed to the mental strength provided by participating in such activities.

-Past studies also detail how sports participation has affected academics over the past few decades, with an increase in academic achievement in the more recent years, as more of a focus has been put on athletes also being good students. This has likely shifted the mentality of many school athletes, with the connections and mentality created by sports allowing them to score higher and focus better in school.]]> 2023-05-09 13:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2583833595 mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2583889435 Sports psychologist breaks down points shown on the docuseries "Losers", which dives into the athletes behind some of sports history's greatest losses

-Interestingly, aspects of life outside of sports can affect sports just as much as sports influence life, with happy marriages and life skills being an important part of many athlete's success stories, showing just how effective a positive and strong mentality is when participating in sports, and by extension, life.]]> 2023-05-09 14:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2583889435 mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2587437571 This Ted talk is done by Martin Hagger, a well known professor and sports psychologist. He speaks about a few different examples of how an athlete's mentality can make or break their game, and also how their mind may help them achieve in everyday life as well. 

- An athlete's mentality can also help them in real life, with negative thoughts from losing ]]> 2023-05-11 16:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2587437571 mwoodthorpe20231 https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2591236361 This source details how the psychology of an athlete affects not just their play, but also how they deal with loss, injuries, and stress 

- An athlete's skill and talent are only part of the necessary ingredients for success, a strong mentality is also required to be able to adapt to everything that gets thrown their way. This can be applied to real life as well, since being able to adapt is an important part of growing.

- After getting injured, many athletes go through a sort of "grief" period in which they have negative thoughts and beliefs. This feeling can be directly related to regular life, as loss and negative feelings are encountered on a daily basis, and a good mentality is important for getting through these struggles]]> 2023-05-15 12:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mwoodthorpe20231/HelpMeImTrappedInTheComputerGetMeOut/wish/2591236361