Raising non-sporty boys in a culture that prizes athletic talent in males and rewards competitiveness and power playing is no ...

By Vasilios SilivistrisSports psychology is all about the mind behind the movement. It looks at how our thoughts, emotions and habits affect the way we train, compete and enjoy sport. You do not need ...

Since the early years of this century, it has been commonplace for computerized analyses of athletic statistics to guide a baseball manager’s choice of pinch hitter, a football coach’s decision to ...

National University (NU) — a nonprofit, Veteran-founded institution serving more than 130,000 working, military, and ...

Lack of knowledge about a sport can carry real psychological weight. Social exclusion threatens our core needs for belonging, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. With the World Series in full swing, the peak performance of elite athletes on the biggest stage warrants discussion. A ...

Why Psychology Degrees Are More Versatile Than People Think Psychology degrees are about far more than lying on a couch and ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...

Even if you’ve always thought that fans screaming at a sports game on TV is excessive and sports are unentertaining to watch, there’s real research that suggests the bonds people have with fellow ...

For any high-performing athlete, their mental health is as important as their physical health. WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark ...

Madeleine Finlay sits down with Ian Sample to discuss the science behind the World Cup ...

It’s just a week until the first whistle of the 2026 World Cup. To mark the occasion, Madeleine Finlay talks to Ian Sample about the science behind the tournament ...