Psychology Series - Pre performance anxiety with Danielle Burns In this episode, host Dr. Ian Cookson interviews Danielle Burns, a sport and exercise psychologist, about the topic of pre-performance anxiety in sports, particularly in women's football. Key Topics Discussed - Danielle's academic and playing background in sport and exercise psychology [00:00:36 - 00:01:35] - Danielle's varied research interests, including exercise psychology and clinical outcomes assessment [00:02:30 - 00:03:19] - The differences and crossover between exercise psychology and sport psychology [00:03:52 - 00:04:20] - Understanding and managing pre-performance anxiety [00:05:30 - 00:12:25] - Differences in how pre-performance anxiety may manifest in women's vs. men's football [00:15:07 - 00:17:34] - Strategies for combating pre-performance anxiety, including routines, self-talk, and visualization [00:18:20 - 00:21:14] - Gaps in research around pre-performance anxiety in the context of the growing women's game [00:22:28 - 00:24:32] Where to Find Danielle Burns - Twitter: @dburnsmsc - LinkedIn: Danielle Burns Where to Find Dr. Ian Cookson Women's Football Hub Key References - Bolton Wanderers - Warrington Town Women Football Club - Exercise referral programs - ACL injuries in women's football - UEFA Women's Euro 2022

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