Sports and sports psychology

Who does not love sports? Sports played at any level can teach us a lot about ourselves and about how to deal with performance stress, with ego, teamwork and match preparation. TalksforTeens brings the science of sports and sports psychology to life, as well as stories about our great athletes and what we can learn from them.

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What can basketball teach us about the importance of teamwork?

Basketball - a game many know, but few understand. The game where freakishly tall men and women throw that orange ball into a hoop.

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How to prepare for a marathon: It’s mind over matter

Running a marathon and all the preparation that goes into it needs a very determined mindset, according to Anna Kitchin, who has completed two London Marathons

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21/09/21

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Former Bulgarian elite athlete thinks it should be more mainstream

At the age of 23, Monika Vedrichkova opened Anna’s Gymnastics Academy in London

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20/09/21

Penalty shootouts in football. Mental toughness is essential and other top tips for success.

Any player in a professional team has the motor skills required for a successful kick, but not necessarily the mental toughness.

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7/09/21

How to stay sane in high performance/ high stake sports

Mental Health has been on top of everyone’s mind since Naomi Osaka pulled out of Roland Garros citing mental health.

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Why running makes us happy

Before you think that running is not for you, as you aim to avoid your school PE lessons and running sounds worse, please think again.

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1/08/21

Game Improving Tactics From a Bundesliga Expert: Quick Mindedness in Football

“As far as physical presence is concerned, soccer is reaching its limits. In the cognitive field on the other hand, there are infinite possibilities”

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18/06/21

University esports: how to get involved

Competitive gaming at university is a great way to make friends and represent your university on the national stage and may even lead to a coveted career in the gaming industry

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17/06/21