Smith / Kays Sports Psychology For Dummies

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-67781-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 360 Seiten, E-Book

Acquiring the winning edge in sports-the mental edge
Mental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical tosports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager toensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a futurecollege scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. Thisbook offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winningedge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpfuladvice to keep in mind while competing. With practical advice onhow to strengthen concentration (and when you shouldn'tconcentrate), talk yourself into winning, and develop routines thatwill lead to consistent improvement, the book's full personalizedprogram will help any athlete gain over time the winning edge inany sport
* With tips on how to regulate your energy to avoid exhaustion;and how to enhance your team's chemistry through sportspsychology
* Loaded with real-world examples from amateur and professionalsports of all kinds
Applicable to not only sports-but business as well-SportsPsychology For Dummies will enhance any competitor'smotivation, focus, and will to win, when facing life's toughestchallenges.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smith, Leif H.

Kays, Todd M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting the Winning Edge: Sports PsychologyFundamentals 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Sports Psychology 9
Chapter 2: The Gladiator Mind: Strengthening What's Underthe Helmet 17
Chapter 3: Setting Goals: Aiming High and Hitting theBull's-Eye 29
Chapter 4: Stoking the Fire in Your Belly: How to Fan the Flamesof Motivation 39
Chapter 5: Swagger: The Art and Science of Building RealConfidence 55
Part II: Your Mental Toolkit for Success 69
Chapter 6: Mastering the Art of Focus 71
Chapter 7: Seeing Is Believing: What You Need to Know aboutImagery 87
Chapter 8: Self-Talk: Making Sure You're Not Yelling inYour Own Ear 105
Chapter 9: Getting a Hold of Your Schedule 119
Part III: Staying Competitive: Sports Psychology in Action131
Chapter 10: Winning Habits: How Routines Improve Performance inCompetition 133
Chapter 11: Handling Pressure: Playing in the Fire withoutGetting Burned 149
Chapter 12: Staying Strong: The Importance of Managing EnergyLevels 165
Chapter 13: Handling Adversity: The Psychological Art ofBouncing Back 181
Part IV: Improving Team Performance with Sports Psychology199
Chapter 14: Communicating as a Team 201
Chapter 15: Leading Your Team to Victory: Athletes as Leaders213
Chapter 16: Developing Teamwork 229
Part V: Sports Psychology for Coaches and Parents 243
Chapter 17: Coaching Today's Athlete 245
Chapter 18: Parenting an Athlete: How to Be More than Just a Fan263
Part VI: The Part of Tens 281
Chapter 19: Ten Ways You Can Use Sports Psychology at the Office283
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Be a Better Competitor 293
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Manage Stress Better 299
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Parent an Athlete 309
Index 317

Über Autor(innen)

Leif H. Smith, PsyD, is president of Personal Best Consulting, a sports psychology and performance consultation firm. Todd M. Kays, PhD, is president of the Athletic Mind Institute, a sports and performance consulting firm.