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Managing stress in sports: the Pro•Stress program
A Rui Gomes1, Liliana Fontes2, Clara Simães3,4
1Psychology Research Centre, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 13, 2026
Summary
This study introduces the Pro•Stress program to enhance athletes' stress management skills. It aims to improve performance and well-being by teaching coping strategies for sports-related stressors.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Human Adaptation and Stress Management
Background:
- Stress significantly impacts athletic performance and well-being.
- Effective stress management is crucial for athletes' success and adaptation.
- Existing literature has gaps in practical methods for athletes to manage stressors.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce and detail the Pro•Stress program.
- Address the need for effective athlete stress management strategies.
- Promote skills for dealing with inevitable stressors in sports.
Main Methods:
- The Pro•Stress program is based on the Interactive Model of Human Adaptation to Stress (IMHAS).
- Training focuses on managing stressor characteristics and improving cognitive appraisal.
- Incorporates applied training exercises and individualized tutoring.
Main Results:
- The program aims to foster positive adaptive results in athletes.
- Enhances athletes' ability to manage stressor characteristics.
- Improves cognitive appraisal and promotes positive reactions to stress.
Conclusions:
- The Pro•Stress program offers a theoretically grounded approach to athlete stress management.
- It provides practical tools for improving athletes' coping mechanisms.
- The program is a viable option for enhancing stress management skills in sports.
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