Effects of Psychological Interventions to Enhance Athletic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ConclusionsThe significant moderate effects for psychological skills training, mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches, and imagery are not stable, and further trials with robust research methodology, such as randomized controlled trials, are requested for all types of psychological interventions aiming to enhance performance in athletes. Moreover, improved reporting standards and the provision of datasets in open science repositories are important to consider in future trials in sport psychology.Clinical Trial RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42017056677.
Source: Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research