EP40: Marc Jones (Professor of Psychology)

Professor Marc Jones is an expert in stress on health, wellbeing and performance in individuals and organisations at Manchester Metropolitan University. Formerly a colleague of co-host Professor Matt Slater at the University of Staffordshire, Marc has been hugely influential in developing theories that explain the confluence of psychology and physiology in performing under pressure. Indeed, the Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes forms part of our conversation in this episode and we explore some of the factors that may influence challenge and threat responses, such as social support. We ask Marc to explain the characteristics of effective practice in sport psychology and then move on to discussing how leaders and organisations can contribute to effective performance under pressure. On an individual level, Marc also explains the utility of imagery in facilitating performance under pressure.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices