Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers / Edition 1

Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers / Edition 1

ISBN-10:
0471957879
ISBN-13:
9780471957874
Pub. Date:
03/05/2018
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
0471957879
ISBN-13:
9780471957874
Pub. Date:
03/05/2018
Publisher:
Wiley
Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers / Edition 1

Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers / Edition 1

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Overview

This book is designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of high-level sports performers. The authors integrate the relevant qualitative and quantitative research literatures with practical knowledge gained via their own personal experience of working with elite athletes. Seven aspects of psychological preparation are considered: basic psychological skills; self-confidence; motivation; arousal and activation; stress and anxiety; concentration; and coping with adversity. Each discussion ends with a summary of the implications for future research and best practice. Elite performers from around the world share their techniques for mentally preparing for competition. The authors then explore the links between the practices that these athletes use and theories which underlie psychological preparation for performance. This book develops a model of psychological preparation for elite sports performers incorporating two unique features: the research-to-practice orientation which is taken to preparation for high-level sports performance; and a global perspective using evidence derived from North American, European, Australian and other research literatures in both general and sport psychology. This is the first book of its kind and should be a valuable resource for sport psychologists, students and professionals with an interest in sport or high-level performance.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780471957874
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 03/05/2018
Pages: 368
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 9.50(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION.

Why Write Yet Another Book on Psychological Preparation?

CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PSYCHOLOGICALPREPARATION FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE.

Basic Psychological Skills.

Self-Confidence.

Motivation.

Arousal and Activation.

Stress and Anxiety.

Concentration and Attention Control.

Coping with Adversity.

IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS.

A Unifying Model of Psychological Preparation for Peak AthleticPerformance.

Future Research Directions.

Implications for Guiding Practice.
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