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The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion

by Emily Smith 1,*
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FSPH  2023 5(2):44; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20231122
Received: 21 September 2023 / Accepted: 26 October 2023 / Published Online: 22 November 2023
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The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion explores the multifaceted role that sports psychology plays in advancing public health initiatives. This paper argues that sports psychology, while traditionally focused on enhancing athletic performance, has expanded its scope to include significant contributions to broader health promotion efforts. The integration of psychological principles into sports and physical activity programs has been shown to lead to higher engagement rates, improved health outcomes, and a better overall sense of well-being. By targeting cognitive and emotional barriers to exercise, sports psychology professionals help individuals develop the skills and mindset necessary to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. The paper discusses various strategies employed by sports psychologists, such as goal-setting, self-efficacy training, and stress management, which can be effective tools in addressing common health challenges. Additionally, it examines the impact of sports psychology on community health programs, emphasizing the importance of addressing psychological factors in the design and delivery of such initiatives. Through a discussion of case studies and empirical findings, the paper underscores the necessity for incorporating sports psychology into public health promotion to foster a culture of physical activity and positive health behaviors.

Keywords: Sports Psychology; Public Health Promotion; Health Behavior; Physical Activity; Mental Health.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Smith. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Smith, E. (2023). The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 5(2), 44. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231122
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Smith, E. The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2023, 5, 44. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231122
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Smith E. The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(2):44. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231122
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Smith, Emily 2023. "The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 5, no.2:44. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231122

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Smith E. The Role of Sports Psychology in Public Health Promotion. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2023, 5(2):44. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20231122
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