Psychological Factors in Sports for Young Athletes - Lecture 26

Learn about crucial psychological factors affecting young athletes' performance in this 28-minute lecture from NPTEL's sports psychology series. Explore key concepts including motivation, attribution theory, self-confidence development, and emotional management with special focus on aggression in sports. Gain valuable insights for coaches, parents and mentors on supporting youth athletic development through better understanding of psychological influences. Discover practical approaches for nurturing mental wellbeing and performance optimization in young athletes, with content aligned to UGC and AICTE-approved certification standards.