Sports Psych Handbook
- ISBN13:
9780736049047
- ISBN10:
0736049045
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 2004-10-18
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Summary
Athletes'physiques and conditioning levels have advanced significantly in the past decade. Now, it's time for their mental prowess to catch up. The Sport Psych Handbookmakes significant performance improvement possible through training the mind to parallel the body's enhanced development. Experts covering each facet of the mental game present research-based, field-tested approaches to enhance individual and team performance. More specifically, this comprehensive guide will give athletes breakthrough methods to do the following:-Optimize inner drive for training and competition-Maintain emotional and mental control for unwavering focus-Improve communication skills for better leadership and teamwork-Avoid and overcome slumps, injuries, and other challenges to a successful season Complement your physical skills with sharper mental skills. Make The Sport Psych Handbookpart of your training arsenal, and start performing to your potential.
Table of Contents
| Inner Drive | |
| Motivation: The Need to Achieve | |
| Goals: More Than Just the Score | |
| Competitive Drive: Embracing Positive Rivalries | |
| Overtraining: Balancing Practice and Performance | |
| Emotional and Mental Control | |
| Anxiety: From Pumped to Panicked | |
| Anger: How to Moderate Hot Buttons | |
| Concentration: Focus Under Pressure | |
| Imagery: Inner Theater Becomes Reality | |
| Interactive Skills | |
| Leadership: Full Engagement for Success | |
| Teamwork: For the Good of the Whole | |
| Coaching: An Effective Communication System | |
| Potential Pitfalls | |
| Injuries: The Psychology of Recovery and Rehab | |
| Eating Disorders: When Rations Become Irrational | |
| Substance Use: Chemical Roulette in Sport | |
| The Educated Consumer | |
| Roles: The Sport Psychologist | |
| Qualifications: Education and Experience | |
| Success in Sport Psych: Effective Sport Psychologists | |
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