This comprehensive and accessible resource can be used as textbook
or a self-help book and is aimed at students, athletes, coaches,
sport scientists or indeed any-one looking to enhance their
performance, whatever their sport or activity. The psychological
concepts may even be useful for those working in business. It
covers the key topics in sport psychology, but also addresses
current issues such as talent identification, mental toughness,
risk taking, stress management, mindfulness, gender issues,
sporting injuries and the use of social media. It contains examples
from a multitude of sports around the world, and new developing
areas such as strength and conditioning, extreme sport and combat
sports. Recognising the importance for the reader to fully
understand the topic in order to apply this knowledge, the book
provides a comprehensive overview of each topic before presenting
practical applications as well as recommending online resources.
Every chapter focuses around answering key questions integral to
each topic within sports psychology, helping the reader to progress
in their understanding of the theory and learning how to apply it.
Sports used as examples include: football (soccer), rugby, tennis,
cricket, motorsport, swimming, winter sports, weight lifting,
martial arts, athletics (track & field), baseball, and American
football.
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