Psychological Changes Through Performance

Sports play a vital role in contemporary society. It is a vital part of life, essential for the physical as well as mental well-being of individuals (Craig & Beedie, 2008). It is usually forms of competitive physical activity or games that aim to improve physical and mental skills as well as entertainment for the spectators. Some sports like hunting, fishing, running etc. derive from the daily needs of man. Some such as shooting, throwing and javelin derive from early military practices. Still others, like wrestling and boxing arose from spontaneous challenges. Sports are usually governed by a set of rules that ensure fair competition. Winning can be determined by scoring a goal or crossing a line first. To win the competition, one needs to be skill full and fit enough. Sport psychology is a proficiency that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. Some of the psychological aspects of sport psychology are personality dimension, mental toughness and athlete satisfaction.