Video Link: Citations: Debarnot, Sperduti, M., Di Rienzo, F., & Guillot, A. (2014). Experts bodies, experts minds: How physical and mental training shape the brain. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 8, 280–280. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00280 The goal of this article was to “discuss the differences and similarities between various functions of the brain with the aim to identify the highlights of the… Read more »
Since looking at your comments on my research questions, I think you are probably right about my questions being too narrow. I know there are books dealing with Djokovic’s mental strategies and his training as well as one book that I know he wrote but I think that is not enough so I’m slightly changing my research questions, using your… Read more »
Chapter 15 Quantitative Analysis: Inferential Statistics In this chapter we see this idea that theories can never be proven only disproved. As described in this chapter with the example of the sun, we accept that it will rise again tomorrow because it has everyday so far but that does not mean we can actually prove it to be fact…. Read more »
Chapter 14: Quantitative Analysis, descriptive statistics Descriptive analysis refers to statistically describing, aggregating, and presenting the constructs of interest or associations between these constricts. Inferential analysis refers to the statistical testing of hypotheses (Theory Testing). Basically, it refers to using statistical data to understand the results of a study. This chapter addresses each step that one must take when doing… Read more »
Video Link: https://youtu.be/AMLn1tn6fns Citations: Hackney, A. C., & Viru, A. (2008, November 1). Research methodology: Endocrinologic measurements in Exercise science and sports medicine. Journal of Athletic Training. Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/43/6/631/110698/Research-Methodology-Endocrinologic-Measurements. ACS. (n.d.). Cytokines and their side effects. American Cancer Society. Retrieved October 3, 2021, from https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/immunotherapy/cytokines.html. In Hackney’s Research Methodology: Endocrinologic Measurements in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine article,… Read more »
My research questions have not changed much since last week. I wish to research mental health and how that impacts performance and being able to find a correlation between mental training and success in athletic competition. To accomplish that, I am looking to Novak Djokovic and how he mentally trains for competition. Because he is one of the greatest tennis… Read more »
With a second look at my research topic and your feedback about narrowing the scope, I am looking to research specifically tennis/individual sports. I want to focus on Novak Djokovic in the tennis world to better understand his mental process and the mental training that he goes through to become more successful. As well, the rituals/procedures he uses on court… Read more »
I grew up playing tennis, my whole family played. My mother was a professional tennis player and my father coached on the tour. When my brothers and I started, it was just a fun activity that we could all do together but over time it became more and more of our daily lives. And as time went on, tennis supplied… Read more »
