Mindfulness in Track and Field Performance Enhancement
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Author
Wilson, Miranda
Publisher
Washburn University
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Department of Psychology
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Abstract
This study examined the impact of mindfulness on the enhancement of track and field
performance, anxiety, and self-confidence. A group of track and field athletes completed a weeklong
mindfulness intervention using the SmilingMind phone application or website. Before and
after engaging in this intervention athletes were assessed for sports anxiety and self-confidence
levels and their performances in their corresponding event area was recorded. The hypotheses
that athletes who completed the mindfulness intervention would experience improvement in their
track and field performance and self-confidence, and a decrease in sport anxiety compared to
athletes who completed a control intervention, or no intervention was not supported. Potential
explanations for these findings, including the methodological limitations encountered and
suggestions for future research are discussed.