Optimizing sports performance through relaxation and visualization techniques. Adaptation and limitation in online practice

Abstract

Achieving and maintaining a high level of performance is a goal desired by athletes and their entire training team, regardless of the chosen sport branch. Sports performance involves daily training both physically and psychologically. Decreased performance in athletes can be manifested by: lack of concentration, eating and sleep disorders, increased fatigue, anxiety, muscle tension, etc. [7, p. 247]. Relaxation techniques have been used in the sports field mainly to improve performance, manage anxiety and enhance the recovery process after training and competitions [23, p. 406]. Among the psychological factors important for achieving performance, we can find: motivation (internal and external), interest, emotional control, self-confidence, concentration, etc.