S1E16_Sport Psychology and COVID
When East Meets West
English - August 12, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Religion & Spirituality Spirituality mental health psychology wellness health spirituality mindfulness cbt meditation behaviorism science Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted many of our routines and experiences, including those in the world of sports. Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin discuss the suspension of fall 2020 sports in the NCAA, and the tremendous impact this has on student-athletes, coaches, staff, administration, and fans. Given that American culture is often defined by sport-identity, sport psychology has become more important than ever. Tune in to learn how this context may serve as a broader metaphor in learning how to navigate unexpected and difficult circumstances.