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Sports psychology is a growing field in sports science focused on the psychological aspects of athletic performance and athlete well-being. Many professional sports teams work with sports psychologists because they recognise that physical training and mental training are both needed for athlete success. Sports psychology focuses on improving athletic performance, from physical aspects of psychology like eye movement, reaction times, and sleep to more mental aspects like goal-setting, resiliency, and confidence-building.
Exercise and sport are helpful to reducing stress and promoting mental wellness. Athletes may also experience unique stress from competition and injury. We want to talk about that with you. Check out this section of the FIS Warriors website for more info.
In this article from Harvard Business Review, Christine Porath and Mike Porath discuss thriving in negative environments. While it helps to avoid negativity, their research shows we should be cautious saying negative thoughts aloud (it's 10x worse than simply thinking negative thoughts). Adopting a neutral mindset, practicing gratitude, and seeking positive relationships also help us thrive. Learn more specific and helpful research-backed tips about how to thrive in the article linked here.
Sport Performance & Self-Objectification
Sport Performance & Self-Objectification
Did you know that body image messages and self-objectification can impact our performance in sporting tasks? Not only can body image messages impacting our mental health, but they can also impact sport performance.
Researchers Lexie and Lindsay Kite, PhDs and twin sisters, have a new message for us. Their mantra is "My body is an instrument. Not an ornament."
While their message is mostly for the female gender, research shows the male gender is also impacted by body image messaging. Research also shows that self-objectification (constant worry about our own looks) can affect physical performance. Research suggests that when we stop objectifying ourselves, we can improve sports tasks like throwing or the amount of weight we can lift!
Lexie and Lindsay share their message via Instagram, like this one:
Forming Habits
Forming Habits
Ever heard that a habit can form in just 21 days?
Unfortunately, it's a bit of a myth.
However, understanding habits and how they form can help us make changes in our daily life. Overtime habits can make a big difference for sporting performance and health and well-being. So how can we build good habits for health, well-being, and sports?
Check what the research says here and below:
Goal Setting - How To
Goal Setting - How To
Willpower doesn't always work for everyone. Here are some research-backed ways to achieve goals and use a growth mindset to enjoy and accomplish what you want!
Knowing Pain
Knowing Pain
Research shows that learning about how pain works in the body is actually helpful when dealing with pain. This video here is an excellent place to start learning about how pain works.
Balancing Student-Athlete Life
Balancing Student-Athlete Life
We asked FIS athletes during the Winter 2023-2024 season: what are some things that help you balance student-athlete life?
Here are some responses from fellow Warriors on what works for them. Maybe they can help you too:
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