By Dr David McHugh, Programme Director – MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology Practitioner Development When we think of athletes performing at the highest level of their sport they often display a number of characteristics. These characteristics include setting [...]
By Dr David McHugh, Programme Director - MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology Introduction In the high-stakes world of elite sport, athletes continuously seek ways to augment their physical skills with mental acumen. Psychological Skills Training (PST) is being [...]
Mental imagery, also known as visualisation, is a powerful tool that can help athletes improve their performance. By creating a mental image of a task or movement, athletes can simulate the experience and train their brains to react in the [...]
The 18th annual European Network of Young Specialists in Sports Psychology (ENYSSP) conference will be held at Thomond Park, Limerick from the 20th-22nd of April 2023 in partnership with Setanta College. Below, Dr. Kate O'Keefe describes her experience of attending [...]
The 18th annual European Network of Young Specialists in Sports Psychology (ENYSSP) conference will be held at Thomond Park, Limerick from the 20th-22nd of April 2023 in partnership with Setanta College. ENYSSP aims to give support in education, research, professional [...]
Introduction A recent post on social media made the point that Sports Psychology support in the GAA is where Strength and Conditioning was 15 years ago. If we look at where Strength and Conditioning is now in the GAA, we [...]
Overview of Psychological Skills Training Psychological Skills Training (PST) has long been a neglected aspect of many sports. This may be due to a lack of understanding of the value of these skills or a lack of certainty around the [...]
The Extra 1% Throughout the 20th century there have been numerous advances in the world of sport. The performance of athletes during this period has been a result of their genetic makeup, their efforts in training and the contribution of [...]
