Sports Psychology: Mental Skills Training and Performance Enhancement Strategies for Athletes

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Aaron Gandrapu ORCID logo
Dr. Koteshwar Ramesh Rakesh ORCID logo

Abstract

By honing in on the psychological components of athletic preparation and performance, sports psychology is an important tool for improving athletes' overall game. theory and practise of sports psychology that aims to enhance the cognitive abilities and athletic performance of players. Athletes' mental abilities, including self-assurance, drive, concentration, and perseverance, have a major influence on how well they do in competition. By highlighting the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, and physical aspects in athletic performance, it promotes a more comprehensive view of sports psychology.

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How to Cite
Gandrapu, A., & Rakesh, K. R. (2024). Sports Psychology: Mental Skills Training and Performance Enhancement Strategies for Athletes. Innovations in Sports Science, 1(3), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.36676/iss.v1.i3.13

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