Emotions and golf performance: An IZOF-based applied sport psychology case study.
A multiple case study investigation is reported in which emotions and performance were assessed within the probabilistic individual zone of optimal functioning (IZOF) model (Kamata, Tenenbaum,& Hanin, 2002) to develop idiosyncratic emotion-performance profiles. These profiles were incorporated into a psychological skills training (PST) intervention, with a focus on three emotional dimensions, that is, arousal, pleasantness, and functionality, and several psychological strategies employed during practice and competition. Two female varsity golfers at a major Division I university in the Southeast participated in the case study during the Spring 2002 season. The PST intervention resulted in enhanced emotional self-regulation skills and improved golf performance. Directions for future research into the IZOF model and implications for practical application of the model are discussed.
Cohen
Alexander B
AB
Florida State University, USA.
Tenenbaum
Gershon
G
English
R William
RW
D000124:Achievement; D000328:Adult; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006055:Golf / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015233:Models, Statistical; D011214:Practice, Psychological; D011585:Psychology, Applied; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D020377:Self Efficacy