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Sports Psychology (736 words) |
 | Sport and exercise psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors that are associated with participation and performance in sport, exercise, and other types of physical activity. |
 | Sport psychologists are interested in two main areas: (a) helping athletes use psychological principles to achieve optimal mental health and to improve performance (performance enhancement) and (b) understanding how participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity affects an individual's psychological development, health, and well-being throughout the life span. |
 | Sports Psychology with Karlene Sugarman, M.A. These pages will help explain what Sports Psychology is, tell how to get started in the field, and offer some practical skills to help athletes, professionals, coaches--anyone--achieve peak performance in their endeavors. |
| Australia and its States, Sports, Food, Animals and Plants (1050 words) |
 | Australia is a country of many varied sports due to the fabulous climates around the country. |
 | Almost every Australian at one time in their life has competed in a sport of one type or another. |
 | Australian's are well known on the international circiut with mens and womens sports including field hockey, socceer, swimming and track and field events. |