Abstract des Autors

Regular sports training improve psychophysiological functions. Endorphine secretion, stimulated by regular intense physical activity probably accounts for subjective feelings of wellbeing. Other benefits of sports training are its positive effects on psychological maturation and on psychomotor integration. From a social point of view, sports may play a triple role: more entertainment for the masses, opportunity for learning and identification with admired athletes and provision of intense group experience. Selective sports training can be useful in the rehabilitation of psychiatric patients. Psychological training of athletes, especially with autogenic training and visualization techniques, markedly improve performance. Verf.-Referat