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Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance PDF

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Drawing upon the expertise of more than twenty leaders of their fields, this is a comprehensive and practical guide to psychological concepts and theories as well as to strategies and techniques designed to help future coaches and sport psychologists cultivate peak performance and personal growth through recent advances in sport psychology. The text's four-part organization focuses on motivation and leadership, social interactions, mental training, program implementation, and issues that go beyond performance enhancement. Contributing authors are experts in their topic, and each chapter has been written specifically for this collection.
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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 6 edition (June 5, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0073376531
  • ISBN-13: 978-0073376530
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 7 x 8.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance PDF

Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance

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Drawing upon the expertise of more than twenty leaders of their fields, this is a comprehensive and practical guide to psychological concepts and theories as well as to strategies and techniques designed to help future coaches and sport psychologists cultivate peak performance and personal growth through recent advances in sport psychology. The text's four-part organization focuses on motivation and leadership, social interactions, mental training, program implementation, and issues that go beyond performance enhancement. Contributing authors are experts in their topic, and each chapter has been written specifically for this collection.


Table of contents

1. Sport Psychology: Past, Present, Future,Jean M. Williams; William F. StraubPart 1: Learning, Motivation, and Social Interaction2. Motor Skill Learning for Effective Coaching and Performance, Cheryl A. Coker; Mark G. Fischman3. A Positive Approach to Coaching Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement, Ronald E. Smith4. Motivational Processes and the Facilitation of Quality Engagement in Sport, Joan L. Duda; Darren C. Treasure 5. The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Theory: When Coaches’ Expectations Become Reality, Thelma Sternberg Horn; Curt L. Lox; Francisco Labrador6. Leadership Effectiveness and Decision Making in Coaches, Mimi C. Murray; Betty L. Mann;Jennifer K. Mead 7. The Sport Team as an Effective Group, Mark A. Eys; Shauna M. Burke; Albert V. Carron; Paul W. Dennis8. Communicating Effectively, David P. YukelsonPart 2: Mental Training for Performance Enhancement9. Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance, Vikki Krane; Jean M. Williams10. Increasing Awareness for Sport Performance,Kenneth Ravizza11. Goal Setting for Peak Performance, Daniel Gould12. Arousal-Performance Relationships, Daniel M. Landers; Shawn M. Arent13. Relaxation and Energizing Techniques for Regulation of Arousal, Jean M. Williams 14. Seeing Is Believing: Understanding and Using Imagery in Sport, Robin S. Vealey; Christy A. Greenleaf15. Cognitive Techniques for Building Confidence and Enhancing Performance, Jean M. Williams; Nate Zinsser; Linda Bunker 16. Concentration and Strategies for Controlling It, Jean M. Williams; Robert M. Nideffer; Vietta E. Wilson; Marc-Simon Sagal; Erik PepperPart 3: Implementing Training Programs17. Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program, Robert S. Weinberg; Jean M. Williams18. Conducting Psychologically Oriented Coach-Training Programs: A Social-Cognitive Approach, Frank L. Smoll; Ronald E. Smith19. Gender and Cultural Considerations,Diane L. Gill; Cindra S. KamphoffPart 4: Enhancing Health and Well-Being20. When to Refer Athletes for Counseling or Psychotherapy, David Tod; Mark B. Andersen21. Drug Abuse in Sport: Causes and Cures,Mark H. Anshel22. Burnout in Sport: Understanding the Process—From Early Warning Signs to Individualized Intervention, Kate Goodger; David Lavallee; Trish Gorely; Chris Harwood23. Injury Risk and Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations, Jean M. Williams; Carrie B. Scherzer24. Career Transition among Athletes: Is There Life after Sports?, Jim Taylor; David Lavallee25. Exercise Psychology, Rod K. Dishman; Heather O. Chambliss


I had to get this book for class and was pleasantly surprised how easy a read it's been. Lots of good case studies and a variety of information for coaches and sport psychologists.
By Alex Dixon
This book would have been fine except for the fact that it is missing chapters: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17!!! It's missing 7 chapters and so far we've been assigned chapters 10-12, and 17 to read. So annoying.
By Kevin Clark

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