Sport Psychology

Psychology has an important part to play in the teaching and practice of physical education and sport, and this volume, originally published in 1972, provided a systematic and authoritative introduction to the major areas in this field at the time...

Psychology for Dancers: Theory and Practice to Fulfil Your Potential examines how psychological theory can be related to dance practice. Aimed at the dancer who wants to maximize their potential but has no grounding in psychology, the book begins with an examination of basic psychological concepts, ..

Psychology in Professional Sports and the Performing Arts: Challenges and Strategies is a unique and timely collection that brings together the experiences and knowledge of a range of applied psychologists working with elite athletes...

Re-Designing Youth Sport combines vivid examples and case studies of innovative sport programs who are re-designing their sport with a comprehensive toolkit for practitioners on how to change their game for bigger and better outcomes...

Written by an international team of expert contributors, this unique global and authoritative survey explores in full but accessible detail the basic constructs and concepts of modern sport and exercise psychology and their practical application...

Written by an international team of expert contributors, this unique global and authoritative survey explores in full but accessible detail the basic constructs and concepts of modern sport and exercise psychology and their practical application...

This new edition provides fully updated coverage of key topics in sport and exercise psychology including the effectiveness of psychological skills training interventions, models for delivery and the development of research approaches studying the impact of psychological skills on performance. The i..

Bringing together some of the world‘s leading experts, this multi-disciplinary collection examines both the psychological and physiological dimensions to recovery from sport. Featuring chapters on overtraining, sleep, the relationship to injury, as well as the role of stress, the book illustrates ho..

Bringing together some of the world‘s leading experts, this multi-disciplinary collection examines both the psychological and physiological dimensions to recovery from sport. Featuring chapters on overtraining, sleep, the relationship to injury, as well as the role of stress, the book illustrates ho..

Covering areas such as attitudes to employment, conflict and change management, leadership, and relationships with media, this book explains how organizational psychology can be used to understand and improve performance in elite sport...

This new text provides a platform for the influential voices of peers in sport psychology, and addresses areas where peer support and guidance are most valued. A unique addition to the sport psychology literature, this volume is a key resource for developing and established consultants alike...

This cutting-edge collection provides not only a concise overview of the psychology of perfectionism, but also the practical issues practitioners face when working with both athletes and dancers. Including key research findings and case studies among elite performers, the book includes contributions..