to test the different attentional and anxiety theories or to examine the underlying mechanism in which perceived pressure influences the choking process; it was only to show that both attention and anxiety are key components I considered in choosing the intervention discussed herein (i.e., mindfulness
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Mindfulness in Sport: An Intervention for a Choking-Susceptible Athlete
Jenna Hussey, Robert Weinberg, and Arash Assar
The Effects of Applied and Sport-Specific Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement Training on Mindfulness Skills, Flow, and Emotional Regulation in National Competitive Swimmers
Jenny Meggs and Mark Chen
intervention, and these aligned with the principles of mindfulness techniques in sport. There has been growing interest in mindfulness interventions for sports performance enhancement as reflected in a recent meta-analysis ( Buhlmayer et al., 2017 ) and systematic review ( Corbally et al., 2020 ; Noetel et
The “10 Mentality”: A Longitudinal Case Study of Self-Control Strength in Two Competitive Recurve Archers
Roy David Samuel, Guy Matzkin, Saar Gal, and Chris Englert
and breath control) Mindfulness (MSPE) Training regimen (high-load archery sessions, endurance-strength exercise, and competitive situations) SSCCS (pre–post) DHS (pre) PPMS (pre) PPA (post) PE (post) SCS Qualitative Postintervention questionnaire Archers’ reflections Note . SCS = Self-Control Scale
“What if I Get Injured?”: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Approach for Fear of Injury With a Semielite Youth Snowboarder
David Price, Christopher R.D. Wagstaff, and Richard C. Thelwell
asked Alfie “Who the one person is that can see all of this?” (self-as-context). 60 10 This session focused on educating Alfie on mindfulness (contact with the present moment), by experiencing a brief formal mindfulness exercise, which demonstrates how we can notice how frequent our minds wander. 60 11
Implementation of an App-Based Blended Mindfulness Intervention in a Bundesliga Youth Academy Targeting Goalkeepers: A Case Study
Christoph Kittler, Lukas Stenzel, Darko Jekauc, and Oliver Stoll
, 2012 ). A combination mindfulness is known for. Mindfulness is a way of paying attention that includes intentionally being aware of the present moment and accepting all experiences unjudgmentally ( Jekauc et al., 2017 ; Kaufman et al., 2017 ). It has been hypothesized that mindfulness influences
“We React Less. We React Differently. We React Better”: A Case Study of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Olympic Referee Performance
Mattia Piffaretti and Benjamin Carr
( Gordon, 1990 ; Jones, 1993 ; Wadey & Hanton, 2008 ), with important aspects in psychoeducation. Mindfulness Mindfulness is the ability to be completely aware of the present moment ( Hanh, 1998 ). To be in this particular state of mindfulness, individuals must be able to completely detach from the past
A Rational-Emotive-Behavior Therapy Mindfulness Approach to Working Within the Elite Player Performance Plan
Dawn-Marie Armstrong and Martin J. Turner
(irrational beliefs) as the main purpose of the work, whereas general REBT can address all aspects of the framework, not just B. Thus, using general REBT, one can apply a broad range of CBT-derived techniques aligned with PST and even mindfulness (e.g., Young et al., 2022 ). In the current case study, this
Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Unhelpful Thinking Toward Body Image With an Elite Figure Skater
Samuel Wood and David Fletcher
be described as the ability to be present, open up, and do what matters. ACT aims to replace cognitive fusion and experiential avoidance with mindfulness and acceptance, and rigidity and inactivity with clarification of the athlete’s goals and values, to inform overt behavioral activity. Ethics and
Acting on Injury: Increasing Psychological Flexibility and Adherence to Rehabilitation
Laura Swettenham and Amy Whitehead
intervention) while applying techniques in a more practitioner-led manner (e.g., suggesting defusion techniques and approaches to mindfulness). After discussing the presenting problem with James and gaining views of those working closely with him (e.g., physiotherapist, coaches) to gather information for the
Navigating Subclinical Sport Psychology as a Trainee: A Case Study of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Elite Youth Athletics
Chris Hartley
, Strosahl, & Wilson, 2011 ). In sport, ACT may allow superior outcomes to emerge through the nonjudgmental acceptance of private events, mindful present-moment awareness, and the identification and pursuit of value-driven behavior ( Bennett & Lindsay, 2016 ; Buhlmayer, Birrer, Rothlin, Faude, & Donath