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Britta M. Sorensen
Britta M.
Sorensen
Examining the psychological preparation and management of performance by elite and sub-elite endurance sport performers: a systematic review
Loughborough University
2017
Multidisciplinary approach
Individualised monitoring
Pain and risk management strategies
Self-regulation
Well-being
Athlete perceptions
Mastery of endurance skills
Mind-body dualism
Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified
2017-05-19 08:12:18
Thesis
https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/thesis/Examining_the_psychological_preparation_and_management_of_performance_by_elite_and_sub-elite_endurance_sport_performers_a_systematic_review/9616610
Successful endurance performance is commonly attributed to the athlete who
possesses the right blend of physical and mental capabilities, to cope with the specific
demands of an endurance sport, in tough environmental conditions. Sport psychology is
important for a variety of sports, especially endurance-based sports, given the mental and
physical effort required to effectively train and compete at varying intensities and duration.
The growing interest for endurance performance, has resulted in some narrative reviews
examining the specific skills that may enhance performance, such as self-talk, attentional
control, and active self-regulatory strategies. A systematic review focused on experimental or
quasi-experimental studies, with largely non-elite populations, to address the psychological
determinants of whole-body endurance performance for which strategies work best. [Continues.]