Investigating the Optimal Psychological State for Peak Performance in Australian Elite Athletes

被引:50
作者
Anderson, Ruth [1 ]
Hanrahan, Stephanie J. [1 ]
Mallett, Clifford J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Queensland, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
关键词
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY; EXPERIENCE; FLOW;
D O I
10.1080/10413200.2014.885915
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
The aim of this study was to investigate the optimal psychological state for peak performance in Australian elite athletes. World championship and Olympic athletes (n = 17) and coaches (n = 6) from rowing, swimming, and diving were interviewed about the psychological states that contribute to peak performance. Results indicated that peak performance is characterized by the automatic execution of performance. A proposed model for the optimal psychological state identifies self-regulation, control, and trust as processes that assist athletes to transition from experiencing a diversity of psychological factors during competition to the automatic psychological state of peak performance.
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页码:318 / 333
页数:16
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