| Description |
1 online resource (1 PDF (xiv, 150 pages)) : illustrations |
| Series |
Health, wellness, and exercise science collection |
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Health, wellness, and exercise science collection
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| Contents |
1. Introduction to mental skills training -- 2. Motivation: how to light the fire and keep it burning -- 3. Goal setting: achieving big dreams and bold goals -- 4. Performing under pressure: from stress to success -- 5. Play at your peak: developing relaxation and energization strategies -- 6. Imagery: visualize to actualize -- About the authors -- Index |
| Summary |
A peer-reviewed sport psychology text designed to help individuals find new ways to enhance mental functioning that optimizes performance and health. Whether you are an athlete, coach, exerciser, or just looking for ways to excel in another walk of life, this book covers the core components of the mental game to skyrocket performance and personal excellence. With current research, science-based skills, and expert advice, discover how to: Develop optimal levels of motivation. Set effective goals to reach your potential. Manage emotional and mental fluctuations to peak under pressure. Strengthen imagery ability to achieve excellence. Maintain a more positive outlook to ward off limiting beliefs, overcome slumps, cope with injuries, and deal with other obstacles that may hinder your success. Each chapter covers the concepts, theories, and research behind each mental skill. The mental skills include: myths of mental training, motivation, goal setting, energy management, peaking under pressure, and imagery. After learning about each mental skill, specific, real-world strategies are provided to improve your mental game as well as how to appropriately implement these mental tools and tactics into training, competition, and life |
| Analysis |
athlete |
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coaching education |
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goal setting |
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health |
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imagery |
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mental training |
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mindset |
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motivation |
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performance anxiety |
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performance excellence |
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sport performance |
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sport psychology |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on October 21, 2017) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 14, 2018) |
| Subject |
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Goal (Psychology)
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Goals
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Psychology, Sports
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Goal (Psychology)
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Sports -- Psychological aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781944749507 |
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1944749500 |
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