The Role of Meditation in Enhancing Athlete Performance During High-Pressure Conditions
International Journal of Arts, Sciences and Education March 31, 2026 Rezwan Hossain, A. K. Azad, H. Khatun
Background: University-level athletes often experience performance deterioration under pressure due to anxiety and attentional lapses, yet psychological support remains limited. Objective: This study investigated whether a 4-week structured meditation program improves penalty-shooting accuracy and reduces anxiety in male university football players during simulated high-pressure conditions....