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Seeking excellence and success in sports and performing arts through mental conditioning and other applied behavioral sciences, from Psychogenyx.  
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Sports injuries impact more than just physical part of sport

Sports injuries impact more than just physical part of sport | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
When Alex Fuelling’s collegiate volleyball career ended, the score was 11-7 in the second round of the Mid-American Conference women’s volleyball tournament.
The senior outside hitter jumped up to hit a ball, and she landed not on the floor — as she had practiced so many times — but on her teammate’s foot.
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The psychological aspects of sports injury

The psychological aspects of sports injury | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it

For many people, sport is a way of life, so imagine the emotional distress that a sports injury can bring when it restricts someone's participation in sport. This unit examines the role of...

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Expectations for RG3 in Year 2 With Coach Jay Gruden Need to Be Realistic

Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III’s NFL career isn’t quite going how he expected it. He had a stellar rookie season in 2012, one in which he threw for 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions and rushed 120 times for 815 yards and sev
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Sports Psychology – Psychological effect of injuries - Sports Psychology – The Sport In Mind

Sports Psychology – Psychological effect of injuries - Sports Psychology – The Sport In Mind | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
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Naomi Wyatt's curator insight, November 2, 2022 5:38 PM
Of course, injuries affect athletes physically, but what about mentally? Physical injuries can lead to athletes going down a bad path with their mental health. It can affect them in many different ways psychologically. 
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When to return from a concussion: DeMatha soccer player Nolan Axenfeld struggles with comeback

When to return from a concussion: DeMatha soccer player Nolan Axenfeld struggles with comeback | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
BOYS’ SOCCER | A senior at DeMatha and Virginia Tech recruit, Nolan Axenfeld has had to sit out this season because of a concussion he suffered in June.

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Caitlin Moyer's curator insight, October 31, 2014 1:00 PM

This shows how serious concussion is. Knowing since I still have mine from August, it's tough. Not knowing if you can go back and play again or even knowing if you want to play again. 

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How To Bounce Back From A Sports Injury - Huffington Post

How To Bounce Back From A Sports Injury - Huffington Post | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Whether it's an ankle sprain, an aching back, surgery or a broken bone, chances are if you're physically active, you've also been sidelined by an injury.
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Tony Gonzalez: RGIII Needs to See Sports Psychologist - CBS DC

Tony Gonzalez: RGIII Needs to See Sports Psychologist - CBS DC | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Longtime NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez firmly believes RGIII has a confidence problem and needs to see a sports psychologist.
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A serious concussion problem in athletics - The Stanford Daily

A serious concussion problem in athletics - The Stanford Daily | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
A serious concussion problem in athletics
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“It's like, 'Why can't you [do the conditioning tests]? You should be able to do them by now. ...
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Concussion Recovery Aided by Certified Consultants of Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Concussion Recovery Aided by Certified Consultants of Association for Applied Sport Psychology | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Concussion Recovery Aided by Certified Consultants of Association for Applied Sport...
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New helmets could help doctors 'see' concussions on the football field - Salt Lake Tribune

New helmets could help doctors 'see' concussions on the football field - Salt Lake Tribune | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
When the Steelers and Patriots clash on Thursday night in football’s season opener, you’ll see 250-pound men slam into each other, head to head, at high speed. And get concussions? There’s no easy way to ...
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Rafael Nadal worries he is losing his mental edge

Rafael Nadal worries he is losing his mental edge | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
As great athletes age, the first thing we look for is evidence of physical decline. The cliche is to talk about the "half-step" that has been lost, rather than their psychological state.
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For more on Rafael Nadal, check out my book, Razor Thin:  The Difference Between Winning and Losing at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/razorthin.  ;

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This isn't the end of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose – that happened long ago

This isn't the end of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose – that happened long ago | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
The injury-plagued point guard’s NBA career might not be finished, but his days as the centerpiece to a championship team look to be
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The Psychological Impact of Injury

The Psychological Impact of Injury | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
It should have come as no surprise when Anderson Silva recently opened up to Fanta stico about working with a psychologist to banish the “ghosts” of the horrific tibia-fibula fracture he suffered against Chris Weidman at UFC 168...
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Burnout and Injury A Major Concern In Youth Sports

Burnout and Injury A Major Concern In Youth Sports | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
As a society, we need to start focusing more on sports as a vehicle to build teamwork and leadership abilities, improve sports skills, enhance fitness and health, gain experiences that teach lifetime lessons and shape values, develop friendships and ...

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Guillaume Dumoulin Terre Transit's curator insight, October 16, 2014 3:27 AM

Ne pas oublier la question du sens...L'enfant sportif n'est-il pas en train de devenir "une poule aux oeufs d'or" pour bon nombre de parents? Article en anglais! 

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Dear injured NFL players: Healthy mentality is key to recovery

Dear injured NFL players: Healthy mentality is key to recovery | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
Mentality plays a critical role during the injury recovery process
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ASU Football: Marcus Ball mastering his mental approach this spring - House of Sparky

ASU Football: Marcus Ball mastering his mental approach this spring - House of Sparky | Sports and Performance Psychology | Scoop.it
ASU Football: Marcus Ball mastering his mental approach this spring
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Saddled with a green non-contact jersey at practice, Ball began making noticeable strides during his conditioning and training sessions.
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