European Federation of the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity

a European federation of national organizations in the area of sport and exercise psychology. The organization is usually called FEPSAC, an acronym of its French name (Fédération Européenne de Psychologie des Sports et des Activités Corporelles).

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

precompetition anxiety

increased cognitive and physiological arousal before a competition. Precompetition anxiety may facilitate or inhibit performance, depending on the performer’s perception of readiness or apprehension. See debilitative anxiety; facilitative anxiety.