Understanding Resilience in Sports

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Define resilience?

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An ability to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to challenges, and maintain focus under stress.

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4 situations when resilience is important in sport?

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When injured

(stay positive and keep going)

Burnt out

(cope better)

Going through a slump in form

(get through quicker)

When going through a transition

(remain positive and be able to adapt)

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What impact does resilience have on performance?

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Makes us mentally tough (can deal with adversity)

Helps us cope with failures (learn from mistakes)

More likely to persevere and stay motivated when things aren't going well

Helps us manage stress more effectively