Following is a variety of resources on mindfulness in adolescent sport. As a retired professional tennis player, this space is definitely a passion of mine!
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Mindfulness Research
- Bervoets, J. (2013). Exploring the Relationship between Flow, Mindfulness and Self-Talk: A Correlational Study.Master’s Thesis in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Department of Sport Sciences, University of Jyväskylä. 45p. (median age 25).
- Atchley, A. (2011). An Examination of the Effects of Mindfulness and Task-Relevant Attentional Focus on Running Performance. Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 1069. (median age 19).
- Beina, S. (2008). Mindfulness and Sport Participation in College Students. Senior Honours Thesis. The purpose of this study was to examine levels of mindfulness among athletes versus non athletes as well as examine whether differences in mindfulness exist between individual sport athletes and team sport athletes. (average age 21).
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Brown, K.W., & Ryan, R.M. (2003). The Benefits of Being Present: Mindfulness and Its Role in Psychological Well-Being. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(4), 822-848.
Articles
Following are some articles written that relates to mindfulness in sport…