An evaluation of the effects of mindfulness training from the perspectives of wheelchair basketball players

Luke A MacDonald; Florin I Oprescu; Bridie Kean

doi:10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.11.013

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An evaluation of the effects of mindfulness training from the perspectives of wheelchair basketball players

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An evaluation of the effects of mindfulness training from the perspectives of wheelchair basketball players

Luke A MacDonald, Florin I Oprescu and Bridie Kean

Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Vol.37, pp.188-195

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.11.013

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Objectives: Previous research has highlighted that mindfulness training (MT) is associated with an attenuation in physiological stress in wheelchair basketball players during competition. However, players' perceptions of how MT affected their sporting and everyday life were yet to be determined. Therefore, the present study evaluated the perceived impact of an 8-wk MT intervention on wheelchair basketball players by gathering and analysing the perspectives of the participants in the study. Design: Experimental qualitative design. Methods: Eight wheelchair basketball players completed an 8-wk MT intervention (meditations and mindfulness exercises; five times each week) during a competition period. Participants completed an evaluation survey which explored the impact of the MT intervention. Results: 8 wk of MT was beneficial in various aspects of the participants'' everyday lives, games and training in the form of improved concentration, improved sleep, better stress management, awareness, as well as improved foul shooting accuracy and regulation of heart rate. Conclusions: MT may be efficacious in improving both athletic performance and everyday life in para-athletes.

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Title: An evaluation of the effects of mindfulness training from the perspectives of wheelchair basketball players
Authors: Luke A MacDonald (Corresponding Author) - Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre
Florin I Oprescu (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Bridie Kean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Psychology of Sport and Exercise, Vol.37, pp.188-195
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.11.013
ISSN: 1469-0292; 1878-5476
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450856802621
Output Type: Journal article

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