Elite portuguese soccer players' use of psychological techniques: Where, when and why

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Simão P. Freitas (Author) Other; Cláudia S. Dias (Author) FADEUP; António M. Fonseca (Author) FADEUP

Journal

Title: Journal of Human Sport and Exercise

Vol. 8 No. 3

Pages: 847-860

ISSN: 1988-5202

Publisher: University of Alicante. Faculty of Education

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Authenticus ID: P-009-5NG

DOI: 10.4100/jhse.2013.83.10

Abstract (EN): The purpose of the current study was to examine the use whether, were, when and why soccer players used self-talk, imagery, goal setting and relaxation. Semi-structure, in-depth, qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 elite soccer players from Portuguese premier league soccer teams that played regularly in UEFA champions and Europe leagues. Results demonstrated that participants employed self-talk, goal-setting, and imagery with several purposes in their soccer routines. On the other hand, participants highlighted a lack of use of relaxation. In addition, results showed that the use of psychological techniques was lower in training than competition setting. Implications of the results are discussed and future research and practical recommendations are suggested. © Faculty of Education. University of Alicante.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14