Applying Sports Psychology to Real Athletes

What is the main purpose of sports psychology according to the passage?

• To improve athletes' physical strength

• To help athletes understand their minds and improve performance

• To teach athletes new sports techniques

• To provide medical treatment to athletes

Which technique is NOT mentioned in the passage as part of sports psychology?

• Goal setting

• Visualization

• Relaxation

• Diet planning

How did sports psychology help the famous tennis player mentioned in the passage?

• By improving their physical fitness

• By teaching them new tennis techniques

• By helping them control their breathing and stay calm

• By providing them with better equipment

What was the outcome for the soccer team after using sports psychology techniques?

• They lost more games

• They played more cohesively and won more games

• They became more physically fit

• They changed their team coach

What is a key takeaway about sports psychology from the passage?

• It is only useful for individual sports

• It can help athletes overcome mental barriers and achieve their goals

• It replaces the need for physical training

• It is only applicable to professional athletes