The latest sports psychology research, gained from the authors' extensive experience working with high-performance athletes, is gathered in this readable, practical guide. Designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of elite athletes, this book covers everything from motivation and self-confidence to anxiety control and concentration. Quotations from successful sports performers add a practical, personal element. The theories presented also have far-reaching applications in the areas of mental health and business motivation.
Language
English
Pages
368
Format
Paperback
Release
December 03, 1996
ISBN 13
9780471957874
Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers
The latest sports psychology research, gained from the authors' extensive experience working with high-performance athletes, is gathered in this readable, practical guide. Designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of elite athletes, this book covers everything from motivation and self-confidence to anxiety control and concentration. Quotations from successful sports performers add a practical, personal element. The theories presented also have far-reaching applications in the areas of mental health and business motivation.