Distractions: What not to think of
Golf in science - Putting under stress - By Debbie Crews, Ph.D.
Golf
psychology - Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to various
articles covering psychological issues of golf.
How a young
professional golfer used imagery to conquer his persistent back pain
Mental magic - 10 keys to unlock the mind game
Peak
performance psychology for golfers - Links to various articles relating to
The Psychology of Golf.
Playing
mind games that help you win - By Gary A. Beale, Ph.D.
Pre-competition imagery, self-efficacy and performance in collegiate golfers – Beauchamp, M.R., Bray, S.R. and Albinson, J.G. (2002). J Sports Sci, 20(9), 697-705 (Full journal article).
Psychology
of golf - Various articles from Dr P.J. Cohn.
Sharpen your
mental games skills - Tips for success from Dr P.J Cohn.
Sport
psychology - designed thinking
Sport psychology training
program - Focused golf articles.
Sports psychology with Lesley Goddard
Sprague
sport psychology - Articles on Sport
Psychology and how it can help you improve your golf game.
The golfing mind - Links to a number of articles about The Psychology of Golf.
The zone and golf - Tom Ferraro, Ph.D. (Full study article).
Mind Games I, II and III - Look under heading EPZ articles for a three-part feature on Golf Psychology.
Gymnastics
(See also Rhythmic
gymnastics)
Anxiety in Elite Young Gymnasts: Part 1 - Definitions of stress and relaxation
Anxiety in Elite Young Gymnasts: Part 2 - Sources of stress
Are you training your mental game or just thinking about it? - By Dr. Julie Ness.
Coaching to overcome fear - By Alison Arnold, Ph.D.
Creating a healthy & effective motivational climate By Marilyn Strawbridge, Ph.D. & Nancy Marshall, B.A.
Eating disorders and gymnastics - By Ana Cintado.
Gymnastics: The way it should be - By Ryan Jordan. Looks essentially at the stresses encountered in gymnastics and how this could be overcome.
Gymnasts in training: The differential
effects of self- and coach-set goals as a function of locus of control
- Lambert, S. M.,
Injury, anxiety and mood in competitive gymnasts – Kolt, G.S. and Kirkby, R.J. (1994). Percept Mot Skills, 78(3 Pt 1), 955-962 (Abstract from PubMed).
Participation motives of young Australian and Chinese gymnasts – Kirkby, R.J., Kolt, G.S. and Liu, J. (1999). Percept Mot Skills, 88(2), 363-373 (Abstract from PubMed).
Psychological characteristics of male gymnasts: Differences between competitive levels – Spink, K.S. (1990). J Sports Sci, 8(2), 149-157 (Abstract from PubMed).
Psychological strategies used by competitive gymnasts to overcome fear of injury - T. Michelle Magyar, Melissa A. Chase, Ph.D.
Psychology and safety in gymnastics - Dr. Joe Massimo.
Task force on USA gymnastics response to the female athlete triad - Looks at issues such as disordered eating.
The effect of cognitive rehearsal training on performance and self-report of anxiety in novice and intermediate female gymnasts - Decaria, M.D. (1977). Dissertation Abstracts International, 38(1-B), 351 (Abstract from Coaching Science Abstracts).
The winning way - Various articles.
Women's artistic gymnastics judges’ sources of stress