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Sailing

Scuba diving

Sculling

Shinty

Shooting

Show jumping

Skating

Skiing

Skydiving

Snooker

Snow boarding

Soccer

Softball

Speed skating

Squash

Surfing

Sumo

Swimming

Synchronised swimming

 

 

 

Sailing

 

Change in knowledge and reported use of sport science by elite New Zealand Olympic class sailors – Legg, S.J. and Mackie, H.W. (2000). J Physiol Anthropol Appl Human Sci, 19(2), 83-92 (Full journal article).

Emotional disorders of sailors in stress situations during long yachting voyages – Leksowski, W. (1985). Bull Inst Marit Trop Med Gdynia, 36(1-4), 37-42 (Abstract from PubMed).

 

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Scuba diving (see also Diving)

 

Anxiety and panic in recreational scuba divers - Morgan, W.P. (1995). Sports Med, 20(6), 398-421 (Abstract from PubMed).

Development of anxiety symptoms during a deep diving experiment  - Abraini, J.H., Ansseau, M., Martinez, E., Burnet, H., Wauthy, J. and Lemaire, C. (1994-1995). Anxiety, 1(5), 237-41 (Abstract from PubMed).

Psychology of diving

The physiology & psychology of freediving - By Cliff Etzel.

The psychological trauma of diving-related incidents - By Divers Alert Network.

The psychology of cave diving

The psychology of diving - By Michael Lim.

The psychology of scuba diving - Various articles about The Psychology of Scuba Diving.

 

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Sculling (see Rowing)

 

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Shinty

 

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Shooting

 

Anxiety, self-control and shooting performance – Sade, S., Bar-Eli, M., Bresler, S. and Tenenbaum, G. (1990). Percept Mot Skills, 71(1), 3-6 (Abstract from PubMed).

Competitive sport shooting: Practical sport psychology

Effect of competition stress on tests used to access testosterone administration in athletes – Guezennec, C.Y., Lafarge, J.P., Bricout, V.A., Merino, D. and Serrurier, B. (1995). Int J Sports Med, 16(6), 368-372 (Abstract from PubMed).

Effects of visualisation and Danjeon breathing on target shooting with an air pistol – Kim, J. and Tennant, L.K. (1993). Percept Mot Skills, 77(3 Pt 2), 1083-1087 (Abstract from PubMed).

Intensity and direction of competitive state anxiety as interpreted by rugby players and rifle shooters – Hanton, S., Jones, G. and Mullen, R. (2000). Percept Mot Skills, 90(2), 513-521 (Abstract from PubMed).

Psychology of shooting - By Don Nygord.

Shooting in the zone - By James A. Swan Ph.D.

The mental game

The psychology of shooting - Various articles looking at the Psychology of shooting as you scroll down the page.

 

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Show jumping (See Equestrian and Horse racing)

 

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Skating (see Figure skating, Roller skating or Speed skating)

 

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Skiing (see also Cross-country skiing)

 

Cognitions and coping strategies of elite skiers: An exploratory study of young developing athletes - Rotella, R.J., Gansneder, B., Ojala, D. and Billing, J. (1980). Journal of Sport Psychology, 2, 350-354 (Abstract from Coaching Science Abstracts).

Psychophysiological substantiation of the regimens of pre-competitive preparation of ski-jumpers - Razmumov, S.A. and Saburov, P. S. (1978). Theory and Practice of Physical Culture, 9, 35-39 (Abstract from Coaching Science Abstracts).

Social support and recovery from sport injury: Elite skiers share their experiences – Bianco, T. (2001). Res Q Exerc Sport, 72(4), 376-388 (Abstract from PubMed).

The psychology of skiing: Fad or fundamental?

The relationship between evaluative concerns and sport competition state anxiety among youth skiers – Bray, S.R., Martin, K.A. and Widmeyer, W.N. (2000). J Sports Sci, 18(5), 353-361 (Full journal article).

Two critical psychological components of ski-racing: Fun and feelings  - May, J.R. (1987). J Sports Sci, 5(3), 337-343 (Abstract from PubMed).

 

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Skydiving

 

Context-dependent memory under stressful conditions: The case of skydiving – Thompson, L.A., Williams, K.L., L'Esperance, P. and Cornelius, J. (2001). Hum Factors, 43(4), 611-619 (Abstract from PubMed).

Mindset

Sensation seeking - By Dr. Marvin Zuckerman.

Skydiving: A prevention to drug abuse

 

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Snooker

 

Scores on field independence and performance in snooker – McMorris, T., Francis, M., MacDonald, A. and Priday, K. (1993). Percept Mot Skills, 77(3 Pt 2), 1151-1154 (Abstract from PubMed).

 

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Snow Boarding

 

Nothing found

 

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Soccer (see Association football)

 

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Softball (see also Baseball)

 

Increasing your concentration when up to bat

Mental toughness training manual for baseball/softball players - By J. Lefkowits, Ph.D. and D.R. McDuff, M.D.

Periodisation of mental training - By Marc Dagenais.

Sleep deprivation in softball: The costs of sleep debt - By Marc Dagenais.

Softball psychology - Various articles by Rick Siekmann.

The brain: It can help and hurt your hitting - By Charlie Lau.

The mental approach to hitting - By Wendell Kim.

The relationship between perceived coaching behaviours and team cohesion among baseball and softball players - Gardner, D.E., Shields, D.L., Bredemeier, B.J. and Bostrom, A. (1996). Sport Psychologist, 10, 367-381 (Abstract from Coaching Science Abstracts).

Visualisation in sports

Will - By Bobby McKinny.

 

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Speed skating (see also Figure skating and Roller skating)

 

The effects of goal-setting package on the performance of speed skaters - Wanlin, C.M., Hrycaiko, D.W., Martin, G.L. and Mahon, M. (1997). Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 9, 212-228 (Abstract from Coaching Science Abstracts).

 

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Squash

 

Cognition and mood in relation to the performance of squash tasks – Kerr, J.H. and Cox, T. (1990). Acta Psychology (Amst), 73(2), 103-114 (Abstract from PubMed).

Mental skills for squash players

The power of positive thinking - By Derek Johnstone.

Worrying about failure can keep you from enjoying success - By Deborah Bright, edited by Randy Kahn.

 

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Surfing

 

Surf psychology

 

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Sumo (see Wrestling)

 

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Swimming (see also Synchronised swimming)

 

A swimmers guide to mental toughness

Articles about psychology from Swim City

Competitive worries, sports confidence and performance ratings for young swimmers –Psychountaki, M. and Zervas, Y. (2000). Percept. Mot. Skills, 91(1), 87-94 (Abstract from PubMed).

Concentration: The ability to stick to your game plan – By Nick Redshaw (2002) Sports Psychologist, Wellington Swimming Club

Frequently asked psychology questions - By Suzie Tuffey.

How sport psychology and mental toughness training can make you a champion in the pool

Mental toolbox –Produced by The Sports Psychology Department at USA Swimming.

Mood alteration with yoga and swimming: Aerobic exercise may not be necessary  - Berger, B.G. and Owen, D.R. (1992). Percept Mot Skills, 75(3 Pt 2), 1331-1343 (Abstract from PubMed)

Pre-competitive feeling states and directional anxiety interpretations – Jones, G. and Hanton, S. (2001). J Sports Sci, 19 (6), 385-395 (Full journal article).

Swimming psychology articles - A range of journal abstracts associated with The Psychology of Swimming.

The Complete Athlete – By Nick Redshaw

The place for music in swimming - By Brendon Dedekind.

The psychology of swimming - Various links to articles relating to The Psychology of Swimming.

USA swimmer - Click on “Training center” link on left hand side.  Scroll down and a menu of articles will appear with a selection of relevant articles relating to swimming psychology.

 

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Synchronised swimming (see also Swimming)

 

How eating disorders and disturbances influence your ability to perform - By Lisa Franseen, Ph.D.

 

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