ID: hksportsinstitute
Adversity Coping
By Dr. Gangyan Si
Peak performance is not about performing perfectly, it is about learning to cope with various adversities during competition. To cope well with adversity, athletes need to understand coping strategies and master mental skills. This presentation will talk about the new definition of peak performance, the classification of coping strategies, the mental skills required, and the role of a coach in adversity coping. A training program for adversity coping will be discussed.