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Title: Kickboxing : 'developing a winning mind'
Authors: Scerri, Kenneth
Keywords: Kickboxing
Sports -- Psychological aspects
Issue Date: 2011
Abstract: Kickboxing, which is an art of kicking and punching, took the form of a sport way back in the early 60's. It was introduced locally in the early 80's and from there on it has been developed and refined. The numerous benefits together with the enjoyment it creates are recognised by all its practitioners who devote numerous hours together with sacrifice in order to hone their skills. The actual purpose of this study is to filtrate into the mental preparation required to be a top athlete in this line of sport. This research which is based on qualitative study, consists of interviews with six of the best local top athletes, it indulges on how they prepare themselves mentally in the competition field. The true ingredients of cognitive development in this sport are then further elaborated by evaluating international experts who devoted their life professionally to become champions. This research in fact finds that the mental game plan is not followed, and hopes to shed light on the local awareness of mental development in this line of sport.
Description: DIP. S.L.S.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/3164
Appears in Collections:Dissertations - InsPES - 2011

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