Decision Making In Sport

by | Jun 15, 2023 | Peak Performance

Decision making in sport has been a well investigated topic area in Sport Psychology. It is a complex phenomenon in that if you were to ask a professional athlete why they made a decision, they will probably be unable to tell you. Decision-making describes the...
The Concept Of Flow

The Concept Of Flow

by | Mar 10, 2023 | Peak Performance

‘Flow’ is a state of mind, achieved when athletes feel completely engaged in their performance, lose their perception of time, concentrate on the moment, and perform at extremely high levels. It is often defined as an optimal state of consciousness, where your...
The Concept Of Flow

Growth v Fixed Mindset

by | Aug 19, 2022 | Peak Performance

A growth mindset means that you believe your intelligence, abilities and talents can be developed over time. Having this mindset is associated with having the belief that your abilities and outcomes are influenced by hard work as opposed to mere natural talent. On the...
The Concept Of Flow

Transferable Psych Skills

by | Jun 7, 2022 | Peak Performance

Psychological Skill Training (PST) is a methodological system that is individually designed so that athletes can manage and regulate their psychological state. Weinberg and Gould (2007) say that the purpose of PST is to enhance performance, increase enjoyment, or to...
The Concept Of Flow

Visualisation In Sport

by | Apr 5, 2022 | Peak Performance

What is Visualisation?Visualisation, also known as, imagery or mental rehearsal, is defined as using all your senses to rehearse your sport in your mind. Its main purpose is to aid replication of the competitive environment, whilst in a training scenario. Benefits of...