What causes athletes to have “bad” games? Psychology Research

What Causes Athletes To Have "Bad" Games?
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Abstract
The failure of athletics in several games is worth investigating. Several people do inquire about these sources of failure, and here is an investigation of the same. This research will highlight the sources of failure, assess the effects, and then list some of the solutions that can be offered. The last portion is the conclusion on the entire research, by rechecking on how possible these are.
What Causes Athletes To Have "Bad" Games?
Introduction
Every athlete aims at performing in the best way in every competition they attend. In some instances, this does not happen, and some of them do not perform at all. It has been a topic of concern to several people who wondered why this happened. Researchers have studied athletes, interviewed them, and found out why some of them do not make it to their optimal best, and achieve their objectives. Recently, the world's fastest man, Hussein Bolt, did not finish as the best in the last competition he was in the Worlds last competition he attended. He was beaten by the upcoming individuals. To assess this a lot of factors are considered, from history, the recent vents, and the type of competition they are in. These competitions do not only limit to the track events but extend to other in-track events like discus, javelin, high and low jump, alongside other events. This is the focus of this paper, to establish why some athletics do not perform in major paralympic games.
Causes of Failure
Poor preparation and practice
The first reason for poor performance is poor practice. Practice and making one better is an essential part of winning a game at the global and local stage. The competition to outperform the kings, leaders, and masters is always huge, with a lot of people attending the competitions while so content of their abilities. This is not the attitude that athletes should have before they perform, as they will not be able to deliver to their level best. It should be noted that some of the athletes do take time to learn how some of the best have performed on the global stage, use their tactics to outsmart them, and struggle so hard to prove their abilities when they meet in the new stage. This explains why new records are broken and set in every competition that people attend.
Emotions
The inability of athletes to control their emotions and moods during the competition is a little complex. Most of them do work hard not to fail, despite the glaring competition and the excellent display by other individuals. It is not easy to focus on one's performance when they are worried. It is advisable to have a proper way of controlling the athletes' abilities to focus and forget their malfunction during the events. However, several factors cause the anxiety, like the thought of losing or winning everything, and the pressure by other individuals. Experienced athletes competing within the shortest time will likely fail in this, while those going on for a long-distance can regain their ability in the game. It is therefore better to have them work out their nerves and do away with the pressure. Their trainers should hire psychologists and even psychiatrists to assist them in developing the proper moods for the games.
Distractors
In cases where an athlete has an opportunity to do the best, but fails and blames other factors as the sources of failure are common. Situations in one's country, how an individual is treated in a host country, how other people performed, the mistakes of others, are sometimes a concern for several athletes (Stephens, R. et al., 2013). The majority do not understand what to do, and how to manage distractors that cause them not to do well in the games. As an example, an athlete who focuses on other items back at their native country or home finds it a little difficult to compete with others, as their focus is undivided amongst many distractors. Sometimes, they end up even developing extreme pressure before the game, and display the worst in the stages they are invited to perform. This is common in several areas and does not augur well with the other fashioned competitors who will do well during the games.
Challenges during competition
Challenges experienced during the competition have always led to poor performance. Athlete's bodies undergo a lot of training, strain, pressure, and exercising (Norris, 2011). One important aspect to note with athletes s the ability to handle all these biological changes when they happen. Imagine an athlete who develops a hamstring while in the competition, but carries on with the game. Two results are expected, either to perform poorly and to make the injury worse. By performing poorly in an evident challenge like a hamstring, they can be excused as the entire situation was understandable. However, they should be advised to check on their medical conditions with their doctors before they develop more problems in the competitions. The other side of their continued competition amidst the injuries are the worsening of their problems. It is common knowledge that continuing with a competition if one develops a challenge may lead to an extensive fracture of the body organs, like legs. This will likely impact on the athletes in the future games they are likely to participate in.
Desire an Willingness
The willingness of the athlete to outperform others lies in their abilities and desires to always aim higher (Spooner, 2013). Some athletes fully rely on the games as their source of living, making them give it all the effort they can manage. Other athletes attend the games to ensure they compete, finish, and gain exposure to world events. Some have the desire to do better and outshine the masters. Some of the reasons the third category shine is their persistence, even if they are almost failing. By a miracle, they manage to top some of the largest competitions and outdo the great performers. In the 2012 Olympics, the renowned Kenyan Athletes who were deemed to be the automatic winners of the regular track events did not perform well. They faced competition from Ethiopi...