We have suffered a lot psychologically, especially during the pandemic period. Damage to mental health due to external factors affects life negatively. Mental health disorders cause failure in many areas. Athletes rank high among those whose psychological disorders are most reflected in their profession. Saying that athletes need to be trained in issues such as anxiety, concentration, self-confidence and even anger control in order to be successful, Milli Karete Psychologist Selvanur Akkurt said, “Mental health is an important factor in athlete success. If 50 percent of success is physical strength, 50 percent is mental and psychological health.
IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU NEED TO BE FREE OF MENTAL CONCERNS
Selvanur Akkurt, who works with the athletes on subjects such as morale, motivation and focus at the TOHM center affiliated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and provides psychological support to the athletes by bringing together the athlete identity and psychology education, is the reason why an athlete has to get rid of mental anxieties and solve the problems of concentration disorder in order to achieve and maintain success. said it was of great importance.
50 PERCENT OF REACHING THE GOAL IS THANKS TO A HEALTHY PSYCHOLOGY
Selvanur Akkurt stated, “If the physical training of the athletes in order to reach high goals constitutes 50 percent of the process, the rest is a healthy psychology.” I couldn’t be comfortable like many athletes when it was necessary. Because I had other responsibilities, my undergraduate life continued, my classes and exams were intense. There were times when I was confused about how to balance and needed support. My advice to young athletes is that they should definitely get professional support on these issues,” he said.
“THEY CANNOT BE SUCCESSFUL IF THE ATHLETES ARE NOT MENTALLY EXERCISE”
Selvanur Akkurt, stating that it is not enough to prepare physically for success in sports, said, “This is a part that we missed because the psychological side of the job is invisible. If the athlete is not mentally trained, he cannot continue his success.” expressed as. Expressing that psychological support is most needed when returning to sports after injury, Milli Karateci said, “In this case, there are some methods applied to athletes. They should definitely try to bring themselves to a sufficient level by getting support from an authorized person.
“MENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT MUST BE TAKEN”
Selvanur Akkurt, pointing out that the athlete’s receiving psychological and mental support, but making it the subject of his program, has not become widespread enough in Turkey, points out that getting mental and psychological support for the athlete to reveal and maintain his potential directly increases the success rate. Expressing that they need to use various techniques and methods to support and keep their performance and potential at the best level they can come, he said, “I congratulate the young athletes who returned from Baku with a gold medal. These achievements in the international arena also contribute greatly to our country’s promotion. This type of national leaders can unite the whole society from 7 to 70 in a common feeling. Therefore, it is very important to implement programs that will bring more of our youth to success in different branches.”