Citation

May JR. J. Sports Sci. 1987; 5(3): 337-343.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno 89557.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/02640418708729787

PMID

3453413

Abstract

The concepts of having fun and being aware of feeling states are presented as two critical factors in ski racing. First, the positive motivational characteristics of 'fun' are outlined. It is suggested that fun is not only a concept for young athletes but elite ones as well. Preliminary data based on a questionnaire, completed by the United States Alpine Ski Team and approximately 150 ski coaches, are represented. Second, the discussion on feelings refers to the mental programming of tactile sensations and determining one's emotional arousal (feeling state) prior to, and during, competition. Practical suggestions are made with regard to the psychological states and their effects on ski racing.

Language: en