2021 年 38 巻 1 号 p. 24-30
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread around the world, significantly affecting competitive sports. This article introduces online mental support services in competitive sports during the coronavirus pandemic. The services include information dissemination regarding stress management and mental training, workshops, and individual counseling sessions using a web conference system. It was found that the use of online services allowed athletes and instructors to perceive mental support more accessible to them. However, one challenge for the future is determining what consideration should be given to those who are not accustomed to online services.