Elite sport psychology/mood/summary

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.

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Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology

A number of chapters in Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology illustrate the use of mood profiling in elite sport. In particular, you may want to read the chapters indicated below which have some interesting case studies. Share your insights and comments on the course discussion list.

• Judo in Japan
• Shooting in India

• Comment on these chapters

Judo in Japan

Shooting in India