Advancements in Mental Skills Training

by Maurizio Bertollo (Editor), Edson Filho (Editor), Peter Terry (Editor)

Overview

Advancements in Mental Skills Training presents contemporary evidence-based intervention approaches from leading sport psychology researchers and practitioners.

The book comprehensively examines the use of mental skills training for athletic performance and well-being from a cross-cultural perspective. It begins by introducing theoretical advancements related to mental toughness, cultural factors, performance optimisation and mindfulness. It goes on to examine the technological advancements related to mental skills training, outlining how mobile technologies can be used to measure and train perceptual-cognitive skills, and the effectiveness of virtual reality in mental training. The book concludes by discussing emerging topics, such as how sports psychology can incorporate spirituality, minority groups in sport and the impact of prejudice, and referee career development.

This insightful text introduces the potential for sport psychology to be integrated into our daily functioning and provides strategies for athletes to optimize their performance and bolster their mental health. It will be an essential read for all sport psychology researchers as well as professionals working in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367111588
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/23/2020
Series:	ISSP Key Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Pages:	302
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Maurizio Bertollo is Rector’s delegate for international affairs and Associate Professor of Motor Behavior at the University G. d’Annunzio of Chieti and Pescara, Italy. He is Vice-President of the European Federation of Sport Psychology and has been consultant for some Italian Sport Federations and some National Olympic Committees.

Edson Filho is currently a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters in the field of Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology, and has worked as a consultant for college and amateur athletes.

Peter C. Terry is Dean of the Graduate Research School and Professor of Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He is past-President of the Asian-South Pacific Association of Sport Psychology and a veteran of nine Olympic Games as an applied sport psychologist.

Table of Contents

List of figures ix

List of tables xi

Contributors' notes (short bios) xiii

Foreword xix

1 Advancements in mental skills training: an introduction Peter C. Terry Maurizio Bertollo Edson Filho 1

Section 1 Theoretical advancements 13

2 Optimizing performance in sport: an action-based perspective Howie J. Carson Claudio Robazza Dave Collins John Toner Maurizio Bertollo 15

3 Mental toughness development and training in sport Richard G. Cowden Lee Crust Stephanie J. Tibbert Patricia C. Jackman 28

4 The motivational role of feedback in motor learning: evidence, interpretations, and implications Suzete Chiviacowsky 44

5 Mindfulness and mental preparation Jean Fournier 57

6 An optimization approach to mental health in athletes Brad Donohue Yulia Gavrilova Marina Galante Harris 70

7 Team dynamics theory: implications for the development of high-performing teams Edson Filho 83

8 Cultural codes provide novel strategies for mental training Yang Ge Liwei Zhang 94

Section 2 Technological advancements 107

9 Social media and sport psychology practice Stewart T. Cotterill 109

10 Mobile technologies and perceptual-cognitive training Itay Basevitch Nataniel Boiangin Camilo Sáenz-Moncaleano 123

11 Eye tracking and cardiovascular measurement to assess and improve sporting performance Emily M. Crowe Mark R. Wilson David J. Harris Samuel J. Vine 135

12 Biofeedback and neurofeedback for mental skills training in sports Ming-Yang Cheng Tsung-Min Hung 149

13 Brain stimulation techniques and sports performance Giulia Prete Maurizio Bertollo Luca Tommasi 164

14 Virtual reality and mental training Cornelia Frank 177

Section 3 Emerging topics and understudied populations 187

15 Spirituality in sport psychology consulting Maria Luisa M. Guinto 189

16 Minorities Stephanie J. Hanrahan 201

17 Psychological interventions with Paralympic athletes Michelle D. Guerrero Jeffrey J. Martin Eva Prokesova 212

18 Innovations in mental skills training for young athletes Paul McCarthy Bryan McCann 224

19 Contemporary approaches to sport leadership Megan E. Gilchrist Clifford J. Mallett 236

20 Referees: developmental, performance, and training considerations Roy David Samuel 249

Index 269