The New York Knicks' first championship in 53 years sparked jubilation, vandalism, and arrests. Psychology helps explain why.

Sport psychology is a dynamic and rewarding field that bridges the gap between psychology and athletics. It focuses on helping athletes, teams, and organizations optimize performance, enhance mental ...

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability. Already in World Cup 2026, we have seen Morocco tie with five-time ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With the World Series in full swing, the peak performance of elite athletes on the biggest stage warrants discussion. A ...

Sport psychology also builds resilience and emotional skills that support long-term participation and enjoyment, says Dr ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. Since the early years of this century, it has been commonplace for computerized analyses of athletic statistics to guide a baseball manager’s ...

Throughout history, sports have been guilty of prioritising certain groups at the exclusion of others. There has been a pervasive idea that being an athlete requires the demonstration of traditionally ...

Raising non-sporty boys in a culture that prizes athletic talent in males and rewards competitiveness and power playing is no easy feat.

Sport and exercise psychology examines how mental, emotional and social factors influence engagement in physical activity, athletic performance and lifelong wellbeing. In competitive contexts it ...

The thrill of victory; the agony of defeat. Sports cliches are everywhere. But what does it actually take to think like a winner? This hour, TED speakers explore the psychology of winning and losing.