STUDYING SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Abstract

Sports psychology studies the psychological foundations, processes and effects of sport. Sports psychology involves the scientific study of human behavior in sport and exercise, and the practical application of this knowledge in the context of sport and exercise. Moreover, this structure of sports psychology, which includes both science and practice, can be traced since the development of sports psychology as a science. It is also considered very useful for assessing and developing sports skills by improving psychological development or sports performance, as well as by maximizing the performance of athletes in competitive situations. Along with these psychological advances in modern sports, there has also been significant progress in sports psychology research. This is a lot of new research; It not only covered a wide range of topics of scientific and practical importance in the field, but also included other areas of sports and health sciences, as well as various areas of psychology. In such an environment, a critical element of developing knowledge in any area of research is regular reflection, reflection and feedback. This task is usually accomplished through a literature review. General information about literary sources; Literature review; It serves as the first tool for organizing, restructuring and creating a certain structure of the subject. It also guides future research, lays the foundation for further progress, and serves as a guide. In this study, we attempted to provide a starting point for future research by briefly discussing the development of sport psychology from the past to the present, research topics, and methods used in sport psychology research.        

Keywords

Sport, Psychology, Sports psychology