Psychological Factors in Competitive Sport

by Don Davies

Overview

This book explains the importance of psychological factors for achievement and performance in competitive sport. It deals with the development of ability, maximization of performance in competition, emotional health, social adjustement and general well being of the participants in sport. The two main aims are firstly to select and outline ways in which young people can learn to become highly skilled and well adjusted sportsmen and secondly to describe the techniques by which players, having become highly skilled, can perform consistently well under pressure or stress. This book is based on tried and tested methods in teaching and on extensive research findings in the field of sport psychology. There is a strong bias towards the practical and most chapters contain specific guidelines to be followed and detailed practices to be undertaken, making it ideal as a practical text for teachers, coaches or as an aid to self-improvement in the competitor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781850006077
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/31/1989
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface, Terminology, Introduction, Chapter 1. Learning, Motivation and Performance, Chapter 2. Practice, Chapter 3. Teaching Sports Skills, Chapter 4. Anxiety, Stress and Performance, Chapter 5. Anticipation in Ball Games, Chapter 6. Psychological Preparation of Competitors, Chapter 7. Psychological Factors and Performance in Competitive Sport, Chapter 8. Achieving Peak Performance in Sport: Generating Confidence and Developing Concentration, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

'If anyone is still remotely cynical about the importance of Sports Psychology, they should read this book without delay. It is without a doubt one of the best books dealing with coaching effectiveness approached from a psychological viewpoint.' - Coaches and Coaching

From the Publisher

For the coach, particularly with regard to coaching effectiveness, this volume deals with the development of ability, the maximization of performance in competition and the emotional health of participants in sport. Its central feature is the attention given to stress and the management of stress in competitive sport. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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