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Speaker: Dr. Gary L. Canivez, Professor of Psychology, Eastern Illinois University
Applied sport psychology is the application of psychological principles and techniques to assist in the development of physical, technical, and tactical elements of sport performance in order to help athletes achieve peak performances. This introductory presentation explores the history and foundations of sport psychology applications as well as techniques used in sport psychology practice to assist athletes in prevention of problems and interventions used when athletes experience difficulties.
