Psychological skills training for athletes with disabilities: A review Research Completed

Title

Psychological skills training for athletes with disabilities: A review

Lead Author

M Harlick , Alex McKenzie

Organisation(s)

New Zealand Journal of Sports Medicine

Contacts

unknown

Abstract

The authors summarise relevant literature that focuses on sport psychology for athletes with disabilities. They review eleven articles on the use and effectiveness of mental skills training programmes comprising goal setting, relaxation, body awareness/imagery, and pre-competition preparation

Keywords:

Behavioural support, coaching, people with disabilities, psychology, sports, training

 

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November 15, 2011