Critical reflection about the psychological factors that affect sports performance in young athletes

Authors

  • Ana María Bueno Trejos SENA Colombia
  • Ángel Geanini Velásquez Rúgeles SENA Colombia
  • Brahian Stiven Espinosa Santana SENA Colombia
  • Dayana Carolina Osorio Valencia SENA, Colombia
  • Natalia Melissa Rodríguez Lemus SENA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59514/2027-453X.3010

Keywords:

Motivation, Psychology, Performance, Health, Athlete

Abstract

Mental health problems are common in athletes, even more so their low performance because of this. This article seeks to investigate the true burden of poor mental health in front of the athlete's entire sports career and how emotional loss of control or psychological stress could be avoided. To better understand and have solid information on the 5 topics discussed, various studies and research were consulted. In addition, the respective conclusions are drawn with reference to the points of view expressed by the authors.

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Published

2023-10-07

How to Cite

Bueno Trejos , A. M. ., Velásquez Rúgeles, Ángel G. ., Espinosa Santana, B. S. ., Osorio Valencia , D. C., & Rodríguez Lemus , N. M. . (2023). Critical reflection about the psychological factors that affect sports performance in young athletes. Edu-física.Com, 15(32), 55–67. https://doi.org/10.59514/2027-453X.3010