SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY TOPIC

THE IMPACT OF
MENTAL TRAINING ON
PERFORMANCE IN
COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Hong Wei Jun
Noel Chong
Lee Shin Yee
Yoon Bo Xiang
Gui Zhi En
Today, we will...
DISCUSS ABOUT:
Psychological factors

Mental training affects athletes’

performance

Strategies to enhance athletes’ mental

toughness

Mental state of athletes influence their

performance

Examples of athletes who have

benefited from sports psychology
interventions
the key psychological
factors that influence
performance in sports
psychological Emotional stability
The self-knowledge players have about
factors themselves.(Their ability to manage
frustration and negative emotions)

Inner force
Related to motivation, passion, the
players’ ability to pay the price that
reaching their goals means.

Adaptation ability
Ability to learn, humbleness, adaptation
to different circumstances.

Competitive development
Taking what they’ve learnt to the
competition and managing positive
emotions there.
HOW DOES MENTAL
TRAINING, SUCH AS
VISUALIZATION AND
POSITIVE SELF-TALK,
AFFECT ATHLETES’
PERFORMANCE?
Mental training
Preparing the mind to help you
perform at your best, mentally and
physically.

Mental factors such as confidence,

focus, self-belief, and motivation are
crucial to athletic performance.
 athletes can
develop enhance their
coping skills performance
on the field
Lead to increased resilience,
which can help athletes bounce
back from setbacks and stay Lead to better outcomes in
motivated. training and competition.

Build a stronger sense of self Improve their focus,

and develop a positive self- motivation, and
image. confidence.
strategies used
by sports
psychologists to
enhance
athletes’ mental
toughness
and resilience
1. DON'T DWELL ON MISTAKES
It is common to make mistakes, what defines
a successful person is moving on rather than
focusing on failure.

Mentally tough athletes don’t dwell on the

past or feel sorry for themselves nor do they
concern themselves with distractions outside
of their direct control.

This can help athletes understand that failure

is another step in the journey towards
accomplishment
2. TAKE RISKS
Mentally tough athletes understand that fear
of failure prevents fully committing to and
achieving excellence in their sport.

This can let athletes seek out opportunities to

move out of their comfort zone.

Mentally tough athletes refuse to be average

and understand they may miss the mark on
occasions but it is worth taking the chance in
order to achieve great things.
3. PURSUE EXCELLENCE,
NOT PERFECTION
Athletes have a goal but their focus is on the
steps they need to take to get to that goal.

This helps athletes understand that they will

make mistakes along the way and these
mistakes are both necessary and critical
turning points in their journey towards
excellence.
 How does the
mental state of
athletes during
competitions
influence their
performance?
Negative thinking can lead
to mental blocks, causing
breaks in focus and
preparation, poor
performance and, at times,
injuries to the athlete.
Athletes who are not
interested in their sport do
not perform well, because
they are not fully engaged
in practices, health
behaviors, or competition.
 What are some case
studies or examples of
athletes who have
benefited from sports
psychology
interventions?
Eliud
Psychology
KIpchoge
- Thousands of people who lined the streets in Vienna to
cheer him on, to the rotating cast of runners who consistently
jogged around him to keep up the pace.

- Michael Joyner commented that first place runners often

pay as "psychological price when in front"

- Take pace and be able to tap into their rhythm.

- Motivate athletes and individuals to excel, train and perform

to the best of their ability.

- Sport Psychologists teach cognitive and behavioural

strategies to athletes (in order to improve their experience
and performance in sports.)
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 summary
Mental training on performance has an extremely big impact in
competitive sports. The key psychological factors that influence
performance in sports are emotoinal stability, inner force, adaptation
ability, and competitive development. In addition, mental training, can
help athletes develop coping skills and also enhance their performance
on the field. Furthermore, strategies used to enhance athletes’ mental
toughness are not dwelling on past mistakes, taking risks, and pursuing
excellence. Other than that, the mental state of athletes will affect their
performance by learning attitude and strong will to achieve their goals.
Finally, examples of athletes who have benefited from sports psychology
interventions are Eliud Kipchoge, Dina Asher-Smith, and Muhammad Ali.
 thank you
and may god
bless you!!