1. Sport Psychology: Theory to Application Gobinder Singh Gill

2. Introduction The role of Sport Psychology Sport Psychology and India Sport Psychology in Action Future ways forward

3. The Role of Sport Psychology To enhance performance levels To practice mental skills To increase direction and focus To increase self-confidence To enhance group dynamics To deal with injury To deal with counselling

4. Key Areas of Sport Psychology Goal Setting Emotional Control Aggression Group Cohesion Concentration Leadership Emotional Intelligence Mental Toughness Psychological Skills Self-Confidence Motivation Stress Management

5. Sport Psychology and India Current practice of sport psychology is not as established in comparison to other nations (e.g. Australia and USA) Given that India is home of Yoga this is interesting as both have parallels However, growth within sport psychology should increase within the next 5-10 years

6. Model of Learning Client Consultation Feedback Mental Preparation

7. Sport Psychology in Action Current work with Coventry City Ladies FC (UK) Involves performance profiling to provide base One to one consultation to enhance mental preparation Provide worksheets and performance cue-cards to raise awareness Use Twitter and Facebook to leave positive messages Develop emotional skills to handle pressure Maintain email contact to provide resources/workbooks Conduct both individual and group work

10. Future Ways Forward Raise awareness of sport psychology Enhance knowledge of sport psychology Develop workshops to support process of sport psychology Suggest good practice within sport psychology Dispel myths of sport psychology

11. Summary Sport psychology is useful for enhancing sports performance. Managing stress and pressure can be supported through the use of psychological skills. Mental preparation should be practised consistently by performers. Mental toughness is central to enhancing mind-set. Engaging in sport psychology can lead to increased focus. Teams should work on setting up workshops and seminars to increase awareness of sport psychology.