Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Sport

Psychophysics Sport psychophysics is an area of study that examines how an athlete's perception of their physical capabilities affects performance in their chosen sport. It focuses on how athletes use mental strategies such as self-talk and imagery to improve their skills. Sport psychophysics has been found to be e…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 35× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Psychophysics Sport psychophysics is an area of study that examines how an athlete's perception of their physical capabilities affects performance in their chosen sport. It focuses on how athletes use mental strategies such as self-talk and imagery to improve their skills. Sport psychophysics has been found to be effective in developing an athlete's mental and physical capabilities, thus, contributing to an athlete's overall performance. This can help them to stay motivated, achieve better performance, and increase the likelihood of success. Sport psychophysics can help athletes to improve their technique, stay focused and motivated, and manage their emotions. It can also help coaches to better understand their athlete's needs and develop strategies to optimize their performance. Furthermore, with the help of sport psychophysics, coaches can identify and address the psychological needs of athletes, increasing the chance of success.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 35 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sport, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Carbohydrates.

Journal editorial board
Khalid Elwakeel · Saudi Arabia

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