The mental factor of performance

Competitive freediving and sport psychology

Applied sport psychology lecture.
by: Sebastian Näslund (under graduate sport psychology student, freedive instructor, elite level freediver).

Content:
- Basic psychology

- Problems relating to performance

- What makes freediving unique in relation to:
team/solo, arousal, risk, focus

- PST Key terminology (Psychology Skills Training):

Goal setting,
Motivation
Arousal regulation
Coping strategies
Concentration
Attention
Self confidence
Imagery
Affirmations
Flow

Be aware that the weakest link (what stops you) could be a wrong attitude towards:

- Performing

- Learning

- Yourself





Of two equally strong/skilled opponents,

the one most "mentally tough" will win.


Your body might be ready/capable,

but if your mind is not, you will fail.