Search for dissertations about: "Sports anxiety"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words Sports anxiety.

2. 1. Competing Under Pressure : State Anxiety, Sports Performance and Assessment

   Author : Carolina Lundqvist; Peter Hassmén; Andrew Lane; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; competition; intra-individual variability; directional interpretations; emotions; sports performance; CSAI-2; psychometrics; Psychology; Psykologi; Samhällsvetenskap Humaniora;

   Abstract : Elevated levels of anxiety are a common response to stressful competitive sports situations, are known to moderate athletic performance and are referred to as an unpleasant emotional state associated with perceptions of situational threat. The empirical studies in this dissertation considered primarily psychometric, methodological and conceptual issues of relevance for the study of anxiety and sports performance. READ MORE

4. 2. Pain and health in adolescents and young adults – pieces of a puzzle

   Author : Julia Söderström Malmborg; Ann Bremander; Stefan Bergman; M. Charlotte Olsson; Elin Ekblom Bak; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; musculoskeletal pain; health status; physical activity; orthorexia nervosa; sports; sleep; stress; anxiety; depression; physical maturity; students; school; biopsychosocial;

   Abstract : Background: Musculoskeletal pain is a burden for the individual and for society, and it has a negative impact on overall health. The biological, psychological, and social factors that govern pain and health form a complex puzzle to put together. READ MORE

5. 3. Sensorimotor function following anterior cruciate ligament injury : movement control, proprioception and neuropsychological perspectives

   Author : Adam Grinberg; Charlotte Häger; Martin Björklund; Dario G. Liebermann; Clare Ardern; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; ACL; knee injury; sensorimotor control; proprioception; functional test; fear; anxiety; kinematics; electromyography; EMG; electroencephalography; EEG; brain; neuroplasticity; injury prevention; Sports Medicine; idrottsmedicin;

   Abstract : Background: The high incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in sports suggests an involvement of both biomechanical and neurocognitive risk factors. Athletes are constantly exposed to challenging sports scenarios, which are often characterised by high-intensity movements combined with a multi-stimuli environment and continuous psychological pressure. READ MORE

6. 4. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cognitive Profiles of Autism and ADHD from a Cognitive Behavioral Perspective : Treatment, Prevention and the Understanding of the Comorbidity

   Author : Elizabeth Ekman; Arto Hiltunen; Ida Flink; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Mindblindness; Theory of mind; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Obsessive compulsive disorder; ADHD; ADD; Sports; Athletes; Physical activity; Hyperactivity; Hyperfocusing; Psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : The aim of the present research was to increase the understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from a cognitive behavioral perspective. The investigation was made to examine the effect of modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) using visualization. READ MORE

7. 5. Qigong : acute affective responses in a group of regular exercisers

   Author : Mattias Johansson; Peter Hassmén; Anna Hertting; Torsten Norlander; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; qigong; affective responses; mind-body therapy; low-intensive physical activity; affect regulation; Sports research; Idrottsforskning; Idrottsvetenskap; Sports Science;

   Abstract : Qigong is a Chinese mind-body therapy that aims to, through the use of movements, relaxed breathing and relaxation/meditation, create a healthy flow of life force, qi, in the body, and consequently improve health. A growing number of Qigong studies report beneficial effects on health and well-being. READ MORE