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Mental Training of Elite Athletes
Department of Sports Sciences, College of Education, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Abstract
This study explores the concept of the optimal psychological state as a field of positive psychology. It aimed to demonstrate the influence of a mental preparation program to optimize mental state during competition. Statistic suggests that relaxation help athletes in controlling the cardiac frequency and, therefore, better control competitive anxiety. Results indicate that the placement of athletes in optimal conditions before the competition favors the appearance of an optimal psychological state. This research confirms that the study of optimal psychological conditions for performance stays an essential orientation for sports psychology.
KeywordsMental PreparationAnxietyElite Athlete
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