A aplicação de técnicas psicológicas no desporto adaptado

Objective: The goal of the study was to examine the application of psychological techniques (i.e., goal setting, imagery, self-talk, and relaxation) in practice and competition settings by elite athletes with a disability. Methodology: Semi-structured interviews were conducted on fourteen athletes with physical and visual impairments. Thematic analysis was the qualitative methodology used for data analysis. Results and discussion: With the exception of relaxation, the athletes acknowledged the importance of psychological techniques for sports performance. Greater use of the techniques as stated in the competition setting. Conclusion: The data suggested that athletes had a lack of knowledge about the benefits of the psychological techniques and were not familiar with its practice methods.