Psychological Characteristics and Their Development in Olympic Champions
- D. Gould, K. Dieffenbach, Aaron Moffett
- Psychology, Education
- 1 January 2002
This study was designed to examine psychological characteristics and their development in Olympic champions. Ten U.S. Olympic champions (winners of 32 Olympic medals) were interviewed, as were one of…
Factors Influencing Olympic Performance: Interviews with Atlanta and Negano US Olympians
- C. Greenleaf, D. Gould, K. Dieffenbach
- Education
- 1 March 2001
To gain a better understanding of factors perceived to have positively and/or negatively influenced Olympic athlete performance and to examine differences in performance factors cited by athletes who…
More Similar than Different: The Psychological Environment of Paralympic Sport
- K. Dieffenbach, Traci A. Statler
- Education
- 1 May 2012
As the opportunities for sport participation have increased for individuals with disabilities so has the level of competition. Athletes with disabilities now routinely compete at the national and…
The Development of Psychological Talent in U.S. Olympic Champions
- D. Gould, K. Dieffenbach, Aaron Moffett
- Education
- 2001
Use of relaxation skills in differentially skilled athletes
- Kateřina Kudláčková, David W. Eccles, K. Dieffenbach
- Psychology, Education
- 1 July 2013
Ultramarathon Runners’ Perceptions of Mental Toughness: A Qualitative Inquiry
- Anna-Marie C. Jaeschke, M. Sachs, K. Dieffenbach
- Psychology
- 25 August 2016
Ultramarathon running entails coping with unanticipated environmental circumstances and intense physical and psychological fatigue; a sport in which the role of mental toughness can be crucial. This…
“Older and Faster”: Exploring Elite Masters Cyclists’ Involvement in Competitive Sport
- K. Appleby, K. Dieffenbach
- Education
- 1 March 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate elite masters cyclists’ involvement in competitive sport. Using a descriptive, qualitative approach, the researchers interviewed ten elite-level masters…
Measuring Professional Ethics in Coaching: Development of the PISC-Q
- Melissa Thompson, K. Dieffenbach
- Education
- 17 August 2016
Sport is commonly lauded as the ideal place for participants to learn life skills. However, concerns related to the “win-centered” sport culture has spurred research into ethical behaviors in sport.…
A Critical Review of American Academic Coaching Education Programs
- K. Dieffenbach, Valerie K. Wayda
- Education
- 1 August 2010
Among the physical activity, exercise and health related academic disciplines, coaching education remains an under-developed field. Once closely aligned with physical education, coaching education…
The International Sport Coaching Bachelor Degree Standards of the International Council for Coaching Excellence
- S. Lara-Bercial, A. Abraham, Lutz Nordmann
- Education
- 21 October 2016
Sport coaching is at a pivotal moment in its short history. The publication of the International Sport Coaching Framework by the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) in 2013 has drawn…
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