During competition athletes ard significantly affected by psychological factors such as selfconfidence, arousal, attention, visualization, motivation, attitude. These psychological capabilities, called mental skills, can be successfully controlled through systematic mental skill training. The focus of mental skill training is to perform consistently to athlete` s potential. The corrent study reviewed literature on mental skills which are essential in consistent sport performance. Most of mental training programs (e. g. . Unestalhl`s, Nideffer`s, and Loehr`s model) are self-instructional and convenient to use. However, to guarantee the enhancement of sport performance both right timing of mental trainging and athletes; receptivity should be considered. Several studies on special target groups showed that mental training is a good solution to psychosomatic problems as well as ideal sport performance. In this context, research trends toward mental skills for sport and life suggests important implications to sport psychologist.

• 정청희 | Chung Hee Chung