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sport psychology

sport psychology

the application and development of psychological theory for the understanding and enhancement of human behavior in sport. Sport psychologists may work in such specific areas as clinical sport psychology, educational sport psychology, or research sport psychology, depending on their education, training, and focus in the field.

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