Jeffrey Martin1. 1. Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA. aa3975@wayne.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to describe how Paralympians can prepare for the 2014 Paralympic Games through mental skill use. DATA SOURCES: A search of adapted physical activity, sport psychology, and disability-specific journals was conducted along with electronic databases (eg, ArticleFirst) using the terms sport psychology, Olympics, Paralympics, psychological and mental preparation and skills, imagery, visualization, self-talk, anxiety, confidence, and performance enhancement. Reference lists from relevant articles were then used to continue the search. No constraining dates were used. RESULTS: A review of the results from both qualitative and quantitative research on Paralympians, Olympians, and elite-level athletes suggests that mental preparation and mental skill development can help Paralympians enhance their performances. CONCLUSIONS: Sport psychologists can help Paralympians develop mental skills to manage the unique stressors of the Paralympics to increase the odds of having superior performances.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to describe how Paralympians can prepare for the 2014 Paralympic Games through mental skill use. DATA SOURCES: A search of adapted physical activity, sport psychology, and disability-specific journals was conducted along with electronic databases (eg, ArticleFirst) using the terms sport psychology, Olympics, Paralympics, psychological and mental preparation and skills, imagery, visualization, self-talk, anxiety, confidence, and performance enhancement. Reference lists from relevant articles were then used to continue the search. No constraining dates were used. RESULTS: A review of the results from both qualitative and quantitative research on Paralympians, Olympians, and elite-level athletes suggests that mental preparation and mental skill development can help Paralympians enhance their performances. CONCLUSIONS: Sport psychologists can help Paralympians develop mental skills to manage the unique stressors of the Paralympics to increase the odds of having superior performances.
Authors: Grace Lim; Robert G Krohner; David G Metro; Bedda L Rosario; Jong-Hyeon Jeong; Tetsuro Sakai Journal: Anesth Analg Date: 2016-05 Impact factor: 5.108