West of Scotland Institute of Sport

Sports Science

 

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Misha Botting

Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology helps athletes to prepare for competition and to get the best out of themselves during competition. By helping to control their thought process and helping them to think profitably, athletes can control the level of physiological activation. Sports Psychology can also be used to control athletes' anxiety levels, which allows them to focus attention appropriately.

Sports Psychology can support an athlete in many ways, including: