A man participates in a video conference from his home office, attentively engaging with a colleague on a sleek desktop computer. Teletherapy use has increased among psychology practitioners, but this rapid expansion brings the principle of non maleficence into sharp focus for remote sport psychology delivery. New technology changes the way sport psychology services are provided to the public. Ethical standards must be developed to provide guidance to make appropriate decisio

A young athlete takes a moment to focus and breathe deeply, preparing mentally in an indoor sports facility. Have your legs ever shaken before a big game? As an elite athlete, I struggled to deal with nerves throughout my career. My anxiety would spike before major competitions, and it became a familiar feeling . Pre-competition nerves are natural , but they can grow excessive and hurt your performance . A young athlete once told me how he sat in his dad's car trunk, his legs

A woman jogs along a sunlit path, embraced by the warm glow of the early morning light. Running confidence belongs to everyone, not just elite athletes with impressive times. Athletes at the top levels of sport call it the most important psychological trait needed to succeed . Many runners lace up their shoes to build belief in their abilities or to feel what real confidence is like, maybe even for the first time . Self-assurance can be fragile . One bad performance might cr

A focused climber grips the rugged rock face, expertly maneuvering her way up as the sun casts a warm glow on her determined expression. Free solo climbing balances between absolute freedom and certain death. Climbers who scale massive rock walls without ropes or protective gear step into what most would call it the ultimate "Death Zone." A single mistake could prove fatal. This seemingly irrational activity continues to fascinate both participants and observers. The motivati

A journalist conducts an in-depth interview with a soccer player at a gym, capturing the essence of sports and media communication. Sport...