Author(s)

Yifan Peng

Corresponding Author

Yifan Peng

Abstract

In the field of sports competition, college athletes face high-intensity training and competition pressures, and the impact of psychological resilience on their athletic performance has received increasing attention. High-intensity interval training (HIIT), as an efficient training method, not only enhances athletes’ physical fitness but also places higher demands on their psychological qualities. Exploring the relationship between college athletes’ psychological resilience and HIIT performance has important theoretical and practical value. This study first defines the core concepts of psychological resilience and HIIT and elaborates on basic theories such as psychological resilience theory and sports performance theory. It deeply analyses the mechanisms by which college athletes’ psychological resilience affects HIIT performance, including cognitive appraisal mechanisms, emotion regulation mechanisms, motivation and willpower mechanisms, and attention control mechanisms, revealing the principle of psychological resilience in HIIT. Based on this, strategies for enhancing college athletes’ psychological resilience are proposed, such as integrating psychological training with HIIT programs, optimizing coaches’ guidance methods, improving athlete recovery management, and establishing a supportive social environment. The research conclusions help deepen understanding of the relationship between college athletes’ psychological resilience and HIIT performance, providing scientific basis for improving college athletes’ athletic performance.

Keywords

College Athletes; Psychological Resilience; High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT)