- Coach criticism perceived by athletes as a threat can trigger muscle tension, which leads to performance decline and further criticism, unless athletes become aware of their threat appraisal or muscle tension and use psychological skills to regulate one or both to enhance performance.
- Certain biopsychological descriptors (e.g., pain) trigger the use of psychological skills (e.g., exercise intensity control).
- Self-control over thoughts, emotions, and behaviors affect how one performs in their sport(s).


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The use of psychological skills mediates the circular relationship between external variables and biopsychological descriptors. 

Connecting Psychological Skills and Biopsychological Descriptors

Latinjak, A. T., & Hatzigeorgiadis, A. (2021). The Knowledge Map of Sport and Exercise Psychology: An Integrative Perspective. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 661824. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.661824

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