If VAR catches a player offside by their toe, this is a correct decision. Whether this is what we want as fans is a philosophical debate.
- Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne
Worrying scenes during a recent AFL contest show many sports must do more to respond to mental health issues that unfold during play.
Athletes can spend four years preparing for an Olympic or Paralympic games. For those who don’t achieve their goals, the disappointment can be crushing.
Given the unique demands and pressures of competing in elite sport environments, it is imperative that we pay attention to elite youth athletes’ mental health needs.
Penelitian mengenai psikologi olahraga dan latihan fisik – yang membahas strategi yang digunakan atlet untuk mencapai performa puncak – sebagian besar menggunakan partisipan laki-laki.
Sport and exercise psychology research studies – which inform the strategies athletes use to reach peak performance – have predominantly used male participants.
Some high-profile athletes have gone public with their mental health struggles. But it’s rare we hear from coaches. That needs to change.
A solid post-Olympic plan and the support of others can make all the difference when it comes to transitioning to a ‘normal’ life.
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