Sport Psychology Essentials

Sport Psychology Essentials is a book that provides research-based strategies for developing the mental skills necessary to reach sport performance goals. It is coedited by Dave Collins, PhD, and Andrew Cruickshank, PhD, and emphasizes the importance of integrating mental skills training into a holistic training approach. The book will teach you how to practice mental skills during physical training, assess your athletes' or teams' mental skills, use advanced sport psychology techniques, enhance the performance potential of your team, and implement plans for optimal team and individual performance. Success Story sidebars reveal how real-life teams, athletes, and coaches have succeeded in using proven mental training techniques.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2022
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Discover the power of sport psychology with Sport Psychology Essentials! This comprehensive guide is packed with research-based strategies to develop the mental skills required to reach your sport performance goals. Co-edited by renowned sport psychology practitioners, Dave Collins, Ph.D., and Andrew Cruickshank, Ph.D., this book offers invaluable insights and techniques for athletes, coaches, and performance enthusiasts alike.

The co-editors' blended approach emphasizes the importance of integrating mental skills training into a holistic training approach to achieve competition-day success. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your performance or a coach seeking to enhance your team's success, Sport Psychology Essentials has everything you need.

In this book, you'll learn how to:

- Practice mental skills during physical training to bring an elite athlete mindset to the arena.
- Assess your athletes' or teams' mental skills to identify areas for improvement.
- Utilize advanced sport psychology techniques tailored to your unique personality and lifestyle to boost motivation, confidence, imagery, self-regulation, and concentration.
- Enhance the performance potential of your team through effective leadership, team culture, and shared mental models.
- Implement comprehensive plans for optimal team and individual performance, including program development, motor skills training, talent development, and strategies to overcome slumps and adversity.

Success Story sidebars showcase real-life examples of teams, athletes, and coaches who have achieved remarkable results through the application of proven mental training techniques. Gain a deeper understanding of foundational sport psychology concepts by exploring the scientific background behind mental strategies in athletic performance.

With Sport Psychology Essentials, you'll unlock your sport performance potential and stay ahead of the competition. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to optimize their mental game and achieve greatness in their chosen sport. So, why wait? Take the first step towards becoming a superior athlete and embrace the power of sport psychology today!

Weight: 832g
Dimension: 177 x 254 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492599432