An ecological dynamics approach to motor learning in practice: Reframing the learning and performing relationship in high performance sport
June 2022
For practitioners working in high performance sport, the primary goal is to ensure that precious preparation time is utilised efficiently, effectively and resourcefully to provide maximal impact on...
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Effects of mindfulness training on resilience, self-confidence and emotion regulation of elite football players: The mediating role of locus of control
December 2022
This study investigated effects of mindfulness training on resilience, self-confidence and emotion regulation of elite football players as well as mediating role of locus of control. The study recruited...
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The wu-wei alternative: Effortless action and non-striving in the context of mindfulness practice and performance in sport
September–December 2021
Wu-wei is an important construct but is rarely discussed in the sport psychology literature. The present discussion fills the gap in literature and provides a conceptual overview of the wu-wei alternative....
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The effects of mindfulness training on mindfulness, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and performance satisfaction among female student-athletes: The moderating role of age
September–December 2021
Research has suggested that mindfulness can help combat stress, increase self-compassion, and improve well-being. Although mindfulness is also beneficial for student-athletes, little is known about...
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Twenty years of PETTLEP imagery: An update and new direction for simulation-based training
September 2022
Research has shown that motor imagery (MI) interventions, involving the systematic and repeated imagination of visual and kinaesthetic components of movements, can enhance performance in sport. Twenty...
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The relationship between athlete leadership and communication: Analyzing social networks within Japanese sport teams
December 2022
Despite the recent advancement of athlete leadership studies, little is known about their applicability in East Asian countries such as Japan, and more importantly, their relationship to communication...
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Sport psychology practitioner's perceptions and use of social media
December 2022
While sport psychologists have recently been encouraged to embrace digital technology and social media use in their practice, little is currently known about the associated benefits and challenges of...
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Player perceptions of athlete leadership and leadership development in an English Premier League football academy
December 2022
The effective leadership of, and within, sports teams has consistently been highlighted to be an important factor impacting upon a range of outcomes including team performance, and team functioning....
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Sport and exercise psychology and the UN's sustainable development goals: Reflections and suggestions
December 2022
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and agreed that it is vital for current and future generations to pursue 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Science,...
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Team decision-making behavior: An ecological dynamics approach
Available online 2 October 2022
Athletes act intentionally and adaptively for achieving task goals in sport performance environments. The ecological dynamics approach to decision making understands the performer‐environment system...
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Developing a skill acquisition framework for youth sport in Singapore
June 2022
Skill acquisition research has great potential to inform coaching practices and can impact skill development, especially at the youth developmental stage. However, it is not always easy for coaches...
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Effects of parental support and coach-initiated motivational climate on young athletes’ psychosocial behaviors and well-being
December 2022
This study examined the effect of coach-initiated motivational climate and parental support on intrinsic motivation, enjoyment of sport participation, subjective vitality, sport-related violence, and...
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‘Embracing turbulent waters’: Enhancing athlete self-regulation using the ‘PoST’ framework for performance preparation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
June 2022
Sport science has increasingly witnessed use of contemporary ecological approaches to athlete development, preparation, and skill acquisition, providing alternatives to traditional pedagogical approaches....
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Self-regulation of learning in sport practices: An ecological dynamics approach
June 2022
•Social cognitive methods have been used to study self-regulation in sports.•An ecological dynamics perspective considers self-regulation at an ecological scale.•Eco-physical variables can improve the...
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Effects of physical exercise intervention on depressive and anxious moods of college students: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Available online 15 January 2023
Due to the limitation of drug treatment and other adverse reactions, many psychological treatments always adopt rehabilitation training or non-drug intervention methods, while physical exercise is considered...
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False accusation of online games: Internet gaming can enhance the cognitive flexibility of adolescents
September–December 2021
Adolescents commonly exhibit high stress and emotional reactivity, and are prone to addictive behaviors including online gaming. Despite the negative impact, online gaming has recently been reported...
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Examining the moderation and mediation effects of mental toughness on perceived stress and anxiety amongst athletes and non-athletes
September–December 2021
The purpose of the current study was to examine the moderation and mediation effects of mental toughness (MT) on the relationship between perceived stress and anxiety, and to test whether such effects...
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The features and mission of sport psychology in China
July 2021
This review presents readers with an overall picture about what China sport psychologists are doing and what concerns they have in their research and practice. Firstly, organisational structure, important...
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The impact of training frequency on young dancers’ imagery use and ability
September 2022
It is well established that adult dancers have the ability to image and use various types of imagery (e.g., metaphorical, character/role) when training and performing; yet less is known about young...
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Advancing judgment and decision-making research in sport psychology by using the body as an informant in embodied choices
Available online 11 October 2022
Successful sports performance often requires choosing what to do and how to do it in dynamic, complex, and uncertain environments. Thus, an understanding of the processes underpinning judgment and decision...
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Mindfulness enhances changes in athletes’ subjective vitality: The moderating role of coach interpersonal style
December 2022
Research has found that mindfulness is positively related to subjective vitality. However, whether mindful athletes were shaped by environmental conditions has rarely been investigated. Therefore, based...
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Application of ecological dynamics principles to drowning prevention
June 2022
Drowning has been identified as the cause of over 2.5 million preventable deaths globally in the past decade. Lower- and middle-income countries in Asia have recorded the highest numbers of drowning...
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The acquisition of perceptual-cognitive expertise in officiating in association football – state of the art
Available online 8 October 2022
Referees in sport are required to have specific perceptual-cognitive skills in order to make correct and consistent decisions. The current article explores those skills and describes the literature...
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