The Importance of Body Language in Sport

body language in sport

Video Presentation by Bo Hanson, 4x Olympian and Coaching Consultant

Body language is a very popular topic within communication skills, yet can often be overlooked regarding the application to body language in sport. In this video Bo Hanson talks about the relevance of body language, and how to use it in coaching and sport. (If you enjoy the below video, you may also be interested in the video about the Research by Amy Cuddy.)

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