Elite sport performance/Mood and emotion/Mood summary and go further
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Summary and go further
This module has:
- Introduced some perspectives on mood and emotion in sport psychology.
- Examined different mood profiles including the Everest profile which is associated with superior performance.
- Explained how symptoms of depressed mood can significantly undermine performance. However, tension and anger with no symptoms of depressed mood can aid performance if harnessed in a controlled manner.
- Described how sport psychologists can assess mood over a period of time using the BRUMS.
- Provided an opportunity to assess your own mood.
- Discussed a range of mood regulation strategies including music and exercise.
A key takeaway message is that monitoring mood regularly can benefit athletes and that having strategies and interventions available can help to optimise mood.
