Mental Training for Athletes

By CHP Admin | December 21, 2016

Training and nutrition are crucial parts of athletic excellence – but what about the mind? Motivation, confidence, mental toughness: all of these are key in sport, and yet for many athletes are not trained as much as the body.

Jonathan Pietrunti of Complete Human Performance is a former Navy Chief Aviation Ordnanceman and has a BA in sports psychology. With his years of experience in training both clients and sailors, he knows what mental tools are the game-changers in fitness.

On this episode of CHP Radio, Jonny discusses:

What is sports psychology, and what is it not?

What are the most common reasons people come to a sports psychologist?

What are some common pitfalls with goal-setting?

What is motivation?

What about positive imagery and confidence?

Show Notes

Learn more about self-determination theory.

You can visit Jonny at thatgreyarea.com and pick up his free goal-setting guide.

Module 1	Biomechanics
Unit 1	Introduction
Unit 2	Basic Kinematics
Unit 3	Basic kinetics
Unit 4	Muscle Structure 1
Unit 5	Muscle Function 1
Unit 6	Skeleton and Joints 1
Unit 7	Biomechanics Research Discussion 1 (LIVE - Souza, 2016)
Unit 8	Biomechanics Research Principles
Unit 9	Basic Kinematics 2 (Linear)
Unit 10	Biomechanics Research Discussion 2 (LIVE - Sasaki & Neptune, 2006)
Unit 11	Basic Kinetics 2 (Linear)
Unit 12	Basic Kinematics 3 (Angular)
Unit 13	Trap Bar Deadlift discussion (LIVE)
Unit 14	Basic Kinetics #3 (Angular)
Module 2	Biology
Unit 1	Introduction
Unit 2	Cell membranes
Unit 3	Cell Organelles
Unit 4	DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis
Unit 5	Energy systems
Unit 6	The Nervous System
Unit 7	The Endocrine System
Unit 8	Cardiovascular System
Module 3	Science and logic
Unit 1	Introduction to critical thinking
Unit 2	Basic logic and arguments
Unit 3	Statistics introduction
Unit 4	Follow up to stats 1
Unit 5	Research review
Unit 6	More on the size principle
Unit 7	Size principle 3
Unit 8	Research review- sliding filaments
Unit 9	Sliding filaments, continued
Unit 10	Sliding filaments wrapup
Module 4	Strength training
Unit 1	The history of strength training
Unit 2	Popular programs and methods
Unit 3	Building a rep
Unit 4	Building a rep part 2
Unit 5	Machine analysis- cams
Unit 6	Machine analysis - pulleys
Unit 7	Videos- row, leg curl, leg extension
Module 5	Module 5 - Physics of Physiology
Unit 1	Physics of physiology- neurons
Unit 2	Physics of physiology- circulation
Unit 3	Physics of physiology- thermoregulation
Module 6	Module 6 - Nutrition
Unit 1	The gastrointestinal tract
Unit 2	Hunger and digestion
Unit 3	Nutrient management
Unit 4	Nutrient management 2
Module 7	Bonus module- Informational shorts
Unit 1	Video set 1

Mental Training for Athletes

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