One day sitting in a psychology of sport class at Penn State University, Phil Davis was studying a parabola explaining one’s maximum arousal for competition. Davis the student earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. The theory of Davis the athlete is one he put into practice as a four-time All-American wrestler and individual national champion. He knew what he was trying to get himself to do, to get jacked up but not overly excited for competition.“It’s happened to me so many times,” Davis said. “So … Read the Full Article Here
Mind and Matter: Phil Davis’ Journey to UFC 163
One day sitting in a psychology of sport class at Penn State University, Phil Davis was studying a parabola explaining one’s maximum arousal for competition. Davis the student earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. The theory of Davis the athlete is one he put into practice as a four-time All-American wrestler and individual national champion. He knew what he was trying to get himself to do, to get jacked up but not overly excited for competition.“It’s happened to me so many times,” Davis said. “So … Read the Full Article Here