Sports psychology is the study of people and their behaviours in sport. For both the athlete and coach, this area is as important as physical training and performance analysis. Success is attributed to motivation, focus and being in the zone, as well as team cohesion.

Attitude is a learned behavioural predisposition, which is linked to personality. Attitudes are unstable, learned and can be changed or controlled.

Sports psychology is the study of people and their behaviours in sport. For both the athlete and coach, this area is as important as physical training and performance analysis. Success is attributed to motivation, focus and being in the zone, as well as team cohesion.

There must be interaction between individuals in order for them to be classified as a group. An interpersonal attraction and a collective identity is needed – the members of the group must perceive themselves to be a distinct unit. The group must have shared goals, targets, norms and values, and be prepared to achieve these goals collectively.