Tag: sports

Study suggests motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance

Ashley February 11, 2018 Comments Off

From the Frontiers press release: A new study finds that listening to motivational music during sport activities and exercise increases risk-taking behavior but does not improve overall performance. The effect… Read more »

Neuroimaging of soccer fans’ brain reveals neural basis of ingroup altruistic motivation

Ashley December 8, 2017 Comments Off

From the D’Or Institute for Research and Education press release: Why sports fans can be so crazy about their teams? The answer lies deeply rooted in their brains, says a… Read more »

UK study suggests sports psychologists working with elite footballers may suffer fear and uncertainty

Ashley November 14, 2017 Comments Off

From the University of Exeter press release: Sports psychologists have to cope with “fear and uncertainty”, job insecurity and long working hours when working with elite footballers, research shows. The… Read more »

Study suggests football position and length of play affect brain impact

Ashley November 1, 2017 Comments Off

From the Radiological Society of North America press release: Researchers have found that damage to white matter in the brains of former college and professional football players due to recurrent… Read more »

Little known theory could hold key to sporting success

Ashley September 14, 2017 Comments Off

From the Manchester University press release: An established but little known psychological theory is likely to improve performances across a range of activities, including sport, according to new research. Perceptual Control… Read more »

New mindfulness method helps coaches, athletes score

Ashley August 18, 2017 Comments Off

From the American Psychological Association press release: When it comes to success in sports, coaches and athletes understand that there’s a mental component, but many don’t have an understanding of how… Read more »

Study examines effects of testosterone surges in competitive sports

Ashley August 9, 2017 Comments Off

From the Wake Forest University press release: As student athletes hit training fields this summer to gain the competitive edge, a new study shows how the experiences of a tiny mouse… Read more »

Daily movement program has positive impact on children’s learning

Ashley July 29, 2017 Comments Off

From the Loughborough University press release: Following a daily movement program can improve children’s physical development levels and has the potential to boost their chances in the classroom, researchers from Loughborough… Read more »

Slow motion makes soccer referees more likely to give a red card

Ashley July 17, 2017 Comments Off

From the KU Leuven press release: Video assistant refereeing in soccer has to be used with caution. Researchers at KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, have shown that refs are… Read more »

Sport feels less strenuous if you believe it’s doing you good

Ashley July 15, 2017 Comments Off

From the University of Freiburg press release: “Sport is too much like hard work.” For many, that is reason enough to pass when it comes to exercise. But does sport really… Read more »