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The Sport Psych Show

#258 Dr Mark Aoyagi - Exploring Performance Excellence

Nov 13, 2023
01:03:33
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Dr Mark Aoyagi, Co-Director of the Master's programme in Sport and Performance Psychology, talks about theories of performance excellence, developing curiosity as a skill, the power of curiosity in coaching and playing, developing a theoretical orientation in sports psychology, focus and attention in performance excellence, and the science of trust in sports performance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Mark Aoyagi's mental fitness approach emphasizes focus, inspiration, and trust in achieving performance excellence in sports.
  • Curiosity is a crucial skill in sports psychology, driving the process of learning, exploration, and maintaining an open mindset.

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Theoretical Orientation to Performance Excellence

Dr. Mark Ariagi discusses the importance of having a theoretical orientation in sports psychology and introduces his own approach called mental fitness. His approach consists of three elements: focus, inspiration, and trust. Under focus, he emphasizes the use of mindfulness and awareness in managing attention and concentration. He also highlights the importance of adopting a trusting mindset during skill execution, allowing the body to perform without interference from the mind. This includes training in the trusting mindset during practice to prepare athletes for competition. Finally, he explains that trust is developed through training the mind to let go and trust in the body's ability to perform effectively.

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