Psychophysiological Monitoring and Interventions for Performance Enhancement
Prof. Maurizio Bertollo, PhD | Selenia di Fronso, PhD
1-day workshop
Date: TBD
Workshop Title
Psychophysiological Monitoring and Interventions for Performance Enhancement
Workshop Description
In the last 30 years there was a growing interest in the study of the theoretical and applied issues surrounding psychophysiological processes underlying performance. The psychophysiological monitoring consists of the assessment of the activation and functioning level of the organism using a multidimensional and multimodal approach. It can be used to attain a better understanding of the processes underlying performance and to improve it. This kind of monitoring facilitates an idiosyncratic assessment of performers, and the development of individualized interventions using BFB and NFB training. These trainings, combined with classical psychological interventions, are intended to enhance performance and execute consistently. Performers can improve self-regulation skills, attain flow experiences and peak performance, and increase their general well-being. This workshop will focus on theoretical frameworks for performance enhancement (i.e., IZOF and MAP model; MUST theory) and will explain the underlying psychophysiological processes. Practical sessions on multimodal psychophysiological monitoring during shooting will be provided. Cortical asymmetry, individual alpha peak frequency neurofeedback, HRV-biofeedback as well as guided relaxation protocols will be introduced. Research lines in this area will be also explained.
Learning Objectives
- 1) Understanding psychophysiological mechanisms which underneath performance.
2) Learning self-regulation for performance improvement and optimization.
3) Strengthening recovery-stress balance and wellbeing in athletes during training and competitions.
About Maurizio Bertollo
Maurizio Bertollo is Professor of Motor behavior and sport sciences at “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy and the director of the BIND-Behavioral Imaging and Neural Dynamics Center. He is also visiting professor of Human Performance at the University of Suffolk, UK. Currently he is serving as Vice-President of the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC). His research area is about Motor Behavior and Psychology of Sport and Exercise, with emphasis on performance optimization, stress-recovery balance in sport, psychophysiology and neuroscience in sport, biofeedback and neurofeedback in sports, bio-psycho-physiological states underpinning performance, and Individual Zone of Optimal functioning (IZOF model).
He received his bachelor’s degrees in Physical Education and Human Movement Science in Padova and Chieti (Italy) respectively, a master’s degree in Education (Pedagogy) in Padova (Italy), a master’s degree in Psychology in Ljubljana (Slovenja) and a doctoral degree in Sport Sciences in Vila Real (Portugal). He also holds specializations in Psychotherapy, Developmental and Learning Disabilities, and Sport Psychology. Furthermore, he obtained a master’s degree in Technology and Methodology of eLearning, in Verona, Italy. Currently, He is chartered psychologist and psychotherapist within the “Ordine Nazionale Psicologi”.
He worked as scientific consultant, psychologist, and coach for many Italian sports clubs, federations (e.g., Modern Pentathlon, Triathlon, Swimming, Rink Hockey, Soccer, Cycling, Track and Field, and Shooting), and for the Italian and Romanian Olympic committees. He has published over 200 papers including national and international articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters.
For more information and details about his technical, social, and organizational skills, please consider the complete CV on the follow Institutional link https://www.unich.it/ugov/person/2167 as well as on https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0972-9178
About Selenia di Fronso
Selenia di Fronso is currently an assistant professor of Methods and didactics of motor activities at the University of Chieti, Italy. She earned a degree in sport science, a master degree in adapted physical activity, and a PhD in Biomedical and Exercise Sciences from the University Gabriele d’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. She has conducted field and lab-based studies in motor learning and sport performance domains, and her primary research interest is in the area of performance optimization, psychophysiology of sport and exercise, and stress-recovery balance in sport. She has published various refereed journal articles and is the (co-)author of 4 book chapters. She also serves as both reviewer and editor for Frontiers in Psychology-section movement science and sport psychology-and as reviewer ad hoc of different sport psychology-based journals. She is currently involved in the Attraction and International Mobility (AIM) program and is collaborating with foreign universities to conduct a research project concerning the psychophysiology of stress-recovery balance in sport. She is also a qualified Pilates/Yoga instructor and a holistic training expert.
