Sport Psych Handbook

Name: Sport Psych Handbook
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ISBN: 9780736049047

ISBN-10: 0736049045

ISBN-13: 9780736049047

Edition: 2005

Authors: Shane Murphy

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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 Handbook makes 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…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 10/18/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 7.05" wide x 10.00" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.694




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