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You've probably heard people talk about a "mind-body connection" and about how the state of your mind can influence the state of your body. Athletes really want to get that connection working seamlessly, and when it does, magical things can happen. Think of Jamie Salé and David Pelletier's figure skating performance at the 2002 Olympics. It was flawless, and they really seemed to be enjoying themselves. When athletes manage to get their mind and body working together so perfectly, they call this state "the zone." Have a look at the following clips to find out what being in the zone means to different people.
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The Zone (1:28)
Find out what the zone is, how it feels to different athletes, and why it leads to optimal performance.
Watch The Zone Video...
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Dr. David Cox (1:08)
Sports Psychologist
Dr. Cox works at Simon Fraser University and has been a psychologist for Olympic and professional sports teams. Listen to him talk about the difference between process thinking and outcome thinking and why it can be like walking a plank at 3500 feet.
Watch Dr. Cox's Video...
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Discussion Questions:
• What are some of the qualities of being in the zone?
• What's the difference between process thinking and outcome thinking?
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