Psychological Factors in Physical Education and Sport - Volume VI

This sixth volume in our renowned series showcases the latest research on "Psychological Factors in Physical Education and Sport". Please see the fifth volume here.

Physical education and sports provide a unique platform for exploring the complex interaction between psychological well-being and physical activity. Both fields have shown that psychological factors such as motivation, self-confidence, and anxiety significantly impact both academic and sports performance. Recent studies confirm the adverse effects of competitive pressures and fear of failure, highlighting crucial areas that require deeper investigation within sports and educational settings. These psychological elements, coupled with the social environment, play a pivotal role in shaping an individual’s psychological and physical well-being, thereby affecting their overall performance and commitment to sports and educational pursuits.

This Research Topic aims to collate and disseminate the latest findings on the psychological factors that influence adherence to and the effectiveness of physical activities both in educational and sports contexts. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how different psychological and environmental variables can be manipulated to enhance both educational outcomes and sports performance. Planned investigations will help in pinpointing intervention strategies that could positively impact participants' physical and psychological health.

To further our understanding in this area, we welcome contributions that explore a wide range of topics relevant to physical education and sports psychology. Articles may focus on, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Motivation, autonomy, and satisfaction
• Teaching and learning models in sports education
• Connections between physical activity and academic/sports performance
• Impact of pedagogical and psychological factors on achievement
• Physical education's role in boosting health and emotional intelligence
• Group dynamics in sports settings
• Inclusion and effects on special needs populations in physical education

Keywords: motivation, education, physical education, psychological well-being, sport, volume VI

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.