The Impact of Pre-Competition Psychological Training on the Subjective Experiences of College Basketball Athletes

Bingqing Chen

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202602_9(2).0015

The Impact of Pre-Competition Psychological Training on the Subjective Experiences of College Basketball Athletes

Bingqing Chen

International Journal of Social Science and Education Research, (2026), Vol.9, No.2, pp.95-99

Published: February 11, 2026

DOI: 10.6918/IJOSSER.202602_9(2).0015

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Abstract

As the competitive level of college basketball continues to rise, the psychological dynamics among athletes have become a crucial factor determining game outcomes. This paper reviews recent empirical studies examining the impact of pre-competition psychological training on the performance of college basketball players. It focuses on two core issues: first, the direct influence of pre-competition psychological training on objective technical performance metrics such as shooting accuracy, rebounds, and assists; Second, its regulatory role on subjective experiences like anxiety levels, emotional stability, and self-confidence, along with the intrinsic connection between these subjective factors and objective performance. The review reveals that systematic pre-competition psychological training significantly improves closed-loop motor skills (e.g., free throws) and optimizes subjective experiences by regulating arousal levels, thereby indirectly enhancing decision-making and execution capabilities during games. This paper aims to provide theoretical support for college basketball coaches in developing scientific psychological training programs.

Keywords: Basketball athletes, Pre-competition psychological training, Sport anxiety

APA Citation: Bingqing Chen (2026). The Impact of Pre-Competition Psychological Training on the Subjective Experiences of College Basketball Athletes. International Journal of Social Science and Education Research, 9(2), 95-99. https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202602_9(2).0015

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