Sports Psychology For Dummies^®

by Leif H. Smith; Todd M. Kays

• ISBN13: 9780470677810
• ISBN10: 0470677813
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Acquiring the winning edge in sports-the mental edgeMental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical to sports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager to ensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a future college scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. This book offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winning edge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpful advice to keep in mind while competing. With practical advice on how to strengthen concentration (and when you shouldn't concentrate), talk yourself into winning, and develop routines that will lead to consistent improvement, the book's full personalized program will help any athlete gain over time the winning edge in any sport With tips on how to regulate your energy to avoid exhaustion; and how to enhance your team's chemistry through sports psychology Loaded with real-world examples from amateur and professional sports of all kindsApplicable to not only sports-but business as well-Sports Psychology For Dummies will enhance any competitor's motivation, focus, and will to win, when facing life's toughest challenges

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting the Winning Edge: Sports Psychology Fundamentals

Introducing Sports Psychology

The Gladiator Mind: Strengthening What's Under the Helmet

Setting Goals: Aiming High and Hitting the Bull's-Eye

Stoking the Fire in Your Belly: How to Fan the Flames of Motivation

Swagger: The Art and Science of Building Real Confi dence

Your Mental Toolkit for Success

Mastering the Art of Focus

Seeing Is Believing: What You Need to Know about Imagery

Self-Talk: Making Sure You're Not Yelling in Your Own Ear

Getting a Hold of Your Schedule

Staying Competitive: Sports Psychology in Action

Winning Habits: How Routines Improve Performance in Competition

Handling Pressure: Playing in the Fire without Getting Burned

Staying Strong: The Importance of Managing Energy Levels

Handling Adversity: The Psychological Art of Bouncing Back

Improving Team Performance with Sports Psychology

Communicating as a Team

Leading Your Team to Victory: Athletes as Leaders

Developing Teamwork

Sports Psychology for Coaches and Parents

Coaching Today's Athlete

Parenting an Athlete: How to Be More than Just a Fan

The Part of Tens

Ten Ways You Can Use Sports Psychology at the Office

Ten Ways to Be a Better Competitor

Ten Ways to Manage Stress Better

Ten Ways to Parent an Athlete

Index

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