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This free course explores how the concept of resilience can support athletes on their athletic development journey. Resilience can act as a buffer to protect against the challenges that might be faced by athletes.
Within the course, you'll be directed to a number of fascinating resources, including research articles to support your learning. While you will see that the majority of the research into resilience in sport has been completed in elite sport, you will reflect that it is a concept that impacts across all levels of sport, in different athletic contexts.
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Understanding resilience is vital for those involved in an athlete’s journey as it may be fundamental in facilitating ongoing success and positive mental wellbeing.
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"It is never too late to be what you might have been"
- George Eliot
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