Adaptive approaches to competition: challenge appraisals and positive emotion

Article Abstract:

The adaptive approaches to competition such as the experience of positive emotion and beneficial perceptions of emotion is discussed that provides supportive and adaptive functions during or prior to stressful events. The theoretical model of beneficial and human perceptions of emotions is reviewed and implications for research, coaching and training in the sport context are suggested.

Confidence

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Scuba diving risk taking- a terror management theory perspective

Article Abstract:

The effects of death reminders on the tendency to take risks in Scuba diving are examined from a Terror Management Theory (TMT) perspective. The findings are discussed in the light of the self-enhancing mechanisms proposed by TMT offering practical implications regarding the need to increase divers' self-esteem and self-efficacy as a preventive strategy.

Self-esteem, Self esteem, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy

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The influence of demographic dissimilarity on affective reactions to physical activity classes

Article Abstract:

A study aims to examine the effects of demographic dissimilarity among employees on subsequent perceptions of differences and affective reactions toward physical activity classes. The findings are presented in terms of theoretical contributions and implications for teaching physical activity classes.

Personnel administration, Training

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