Athletes involved in individual sports report more positive attitudes towards sport psychology consulting than athletes involved in team sports, and seem to believe in its effectiveness more than those in team sports.

Michigan State University

To seek advice, information, or behavioral therapy from a sport(s) psychologist on how to improve one's athletic performance via sports psychology.

Sport(s) Psychology Consulting

Athletes involved in team sports reported more negative attitudes towards sport psychology consulting than athletes involved in individual sports, and seem to believe in its effectiveness less than those in individual sports.

Sports Psychology Consulting and Team-Sport Athletes

Sports Psychology Consulting and Individual-Sport Athletes

Female athletes report more positive attitudes towards sport psychology consulting than male athletes, and seem to believe in its effectiveness more than men.

Sport Psychology Consulting and Gender

Based on the provided case, what type of professional consultation would be most beneficial for improving this athlete's in-game performance, and why?

Athlete Performance Under Pressure

A highly skilled college basketball player consistently performs exceptionally well during practice sessions but struggles with free-throw accuracy during high-pressure game situations. The player reports feeling overwhelmed by the crowd noise and the fear of letting the team down. If this athlete were to seek advice from a sports psychologist, which of the following strategies would the psychologist most likely recommend to directly address the performance issue?

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