The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions

This study aimed to evaluate and analyze the role of mental training in optimizing athletes' performance, with a focus on cognitive and psychological interventions. The study was conducted using a systematic review method, using inclusion and exclusion criteria to select relevant articles from...

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Autores: Ihsan, Fadli, Makadada, Fredrik Alfrets, Pandeleke, Tony, Piri, Nolfie
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Murcia
Repositorio:DIGITUM. Depósito Digital Institucional de la Universidad de Murcia
OAI Identifier:oai:digitum.um.es:10201/220861
Acceso en línea:https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.640081
http://hdl.handle.net/10201/220861
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Athlete Performance
Cognitive Intervention
Psychological Intervention
Systematic Review
Mental Exercise
No relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenible
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spelling The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventionsIhsan, FadliMakadada, Fredrik AlfretsPandeleke, TonyPiri, NolfieAthlete PerformanceCognitive InterventionPsychological InterventionSystematic ReviewMental ExerciseNo relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenibleThis study aimed to evaluate and analyze the role of mental training in optimizing athletes' performance, with a focus on cognitive and psychological interventions. The study was conducted using a systematic review method, using inclusion and exclusion criteria to select relevant articles from various databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Of the 26 studies that met the criteria, it was found that mental training significantly improved the performance of athletes in various sports. Cognitive interventions, such as visualization and focus techniques, have been shown to be effective in improving concentration and reducing anxiety. In addition, psychological interventions, including stress management and confidence development, showed a significant positive impact on athletes' motivation and mental resilience. These results show that mental training not only contributes to improved physical performance, but also facilitates the mental development necessary to compete at a high level. These findings underscore the importance of integrating mental training in athletes' training programs to reach their maximum potential. Recommendations for further research include the exploration of new techniques and the development of mental training programs tailored to the specific needs of athletes. Thus, mental exercise can be recognized as an integral part of a holistic approach to improving sports performance.Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad dde MurciaSin departamento asociado202620262026info:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdf19application/pdfhttps://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.640081http://hdl.handle.net/10201/220861reponame:DIGITUM. Depósito Digital Institucional de la Universidad de Murciainstname:Universidad de MurciaInglésSin financiación externa a la UniversidadAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/oai:digitum.um.es:10201/2208612026-05-27T12:40:41Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
title The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
spellingShingle The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
Ihsan, Fadli
Athlete Performance
Cognitive Intervention
Psychological Intervention
Systematic Review
Mental Exercise
No relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenible
title_short The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
title_full The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
title_fullStr The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
title_full_unstemmed The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
title_sort The role of mental exercise in optimizing athlete performance: A systematic review of cognitive and psychological interventions
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Ihsan, Fadli
Makadada, Fredrik Alfrets
Pandeleke, Tony
Piri, Nolfie
author Ihsan, Fadli
author_facet Ihsan, Fadli
Makadada, Fredrik Alfrets
Pandeleke, Tony
Piri, Nolfie
author_role author
author2 Makadada, Fredrik Alfrets
Pandeleke, Tony
Piri, Nolfie
author2_role author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Sin departamento asociado
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Athlete Performance
Cognitive Intervention
Psychological Intervention
Systematic Review
Mental Exercise
No relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenible
topic Athlete Performance
Cognitive Intervention
Psychological Intervention
Systematic Review
Mental Exercise
No relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenible
description This study aimed to evaluate and analyze the role of mental training in optimizing athletes' performance, with a focus on cognitive and psychological interventions. The study was conducted using a systematic review method, using inclusion and exclusion criteria to select relevant articles from various databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Of the 26 studies that met the criteria, it was found that mental training significantly improved the performance of athletes in various sports. Cognitive interventions, such as visualization and focus techniques, have been shown to be effective in improving concentration and reducing anxiety. In addition, psychological interventions, including stress management and confidence development, showed a significant positive impact on athletes' motivation and mental resilience. These results show that mental training not only contributes to improved physical performance, but also facilitates the mental development necessary to compete at a high level. These findings underscore the importance of integrating mental training in athletes' training programs to reach their maximum potential. Recommendations for further research include the exploration of new techniques and the development of mental training programs tailored to the specific needs of athletes. Thus, mental exercise can be recognized as an integral part of a holistic approach to improving sports performance.
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