Sports psychology Books

Book SynopsisWritten by internationally known experts The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation draws on the latest research in sport psychology and sports medicine. Using case studies to augment the readerâs experience, this new edition emphasizes the importance of a holistic, interprofessional approach to sport injury management and care. By doing so, the book provides injured individuals, their families, and healthcare professionals a thorough overview of how psychology plays a role in sport injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to participation process.Athletes routinely use psychological skills and interventions for performance enhancement but, perhaps surprisingly, not always to assist in recovery from injury. This book demonstrates the ways in which athletes and practitioners can transfer psychological skills to an injury and rehabilitation setting to enhance recovery and the well-being of the athlete.Psychology of injury is an integral part of sport injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to participation process. The second edition of The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive text grounded in biopsychosocial theory and scientific evidence.The fully revised second edition is an important resource for students, academic scholars, and applied practitioners working in sport psychology, sports medicine, sports coaching, and other related healthcare professions.Table of ContentsPart I: Biopsychosocial Approach to Sport Injury 1. Introduction to Sport Injury Psychology2. Biopsychosocial Risk Factors of Sport Injury 3. Biopsychosocial Understanding of Sport Injury 4. Cultural, Institutional, and Relational Understanding of Sport Injury 5. Psychosocial Understanding of Sport-related Concussion 6. Psychosocial Understanding of Patellofemoral Pain Part II: Professional Practice in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation7. Professional Practice Models in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 8. Ethical Issues in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 9. Counselling Skills in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 10. Psychosocial Assessment and Referral in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 11. Multicultural Considerations in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation Part III: Psychosocial Strategies in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation12. Coping with Sport Injury and Rehabilitation13. Patient Education in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 14. Goal Setting in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 15. Self-talk in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 16. Relaxation Techniques in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 17. Imagery in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation 18. Social Support in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation Part IV: Return to Participation and Transition Out of Sport 19. Return to Sport Participation 20. Transition Out of Sport 21. From Present to Future: Calls for New Paths in Sport Injury Psychology Research

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Book SynopsisEmpathic leadership has become popular across industries including the challenging domain of elite sport. This book draws on the author's relevant research and experience and incorporates the words of leaders of teams to help to explain how empathy can help leaders to be successful in their work.Seven aspects of empathy are described in detail, each illustrated with fascinating stories from male and female head coaches of teams competing at the highest levels of nine different team sports. The result is an authentic portrayal of what it takes to become an empathic leader. Exploring the philosophies and practices of empathic leadership, attention is paid to a range of important factors within leadership, including relationship management, building trust, and establishing a strong line of communication. This book also focuses on the importance of self-empathy as a starting point of empathic leadership, providing readers with the ways to understand their own emotions and deep thTable of ContentsIntroduction1. Self-Empathy2. Empathic Communication3. Empathic Relationships4. Empathic Climates5. Person-Centred Focus6. Empathic Accuracy7. Developing EmpathyConclusionBonus Material

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Book SynopsisThis book is an in-depth guide for training young runners of all abilities. It shares with the athletes and their coaches not only what it takes to become a top runner but also how to maintain a positive attitude, how to non-intrusively integrate training into their daily lives, and how to truly enjoy the act of running.Trade ReviewChildren are not miniature adults—but they will grow to become adults. Brad Hudson, Lize Brittin, and Kevin Beck understand this, and in Young Runners at the Top they have created the first and only training guide that is specific to the needs of youth runners yet also takes the long view, offering guidance to ensure its readers run well and happily not just today but for a lifetime. -- Matt Fitzgerald, running coach, nutritionist, and author of How Bad Do You Want It?Young Runners at the Top is a must-read for high-school coaches or parents looking to maximize their runners' potential with smart training and avoid some common mistakes that lead to injury and burn-out. This book helps coaches and parents understand the delicate balance between fitness and competition, all while keeping in mind the goal of the sport is to develop the whole person and promote a life-time love of running. -- Blake Russell, 2008 marathon Olympian, 5-time national champion, physical therapist, staff writer for the Monterey Herald and Santa Cruz SentinelThere are plenty of books about childhood, parenting and running but, until Young Runners at the Top, none have attempted to confront both. Through their book, the three well-appointed authors offer a road map to guide those confronting what may be and often is a gauntlet of a journey that young runners face. Young Runners at the Top will help them confront injury, burnout, stress, and eating issues, as well as tough decisions and coaches. -- Adam W. Chase, President, American Trail Running Association, and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Trail RunningA compelling insight into running for fun and for longevity rather than the need to win and succeed at all costs, and the differences between individual runners and what motivates and drives them. There are plenty of thought-provoking ideas for coaches, parents and athletes to discuss to enable healthy, lifelong habits. -- Ruth Waller-Liddle, physical therapist and competitive runnerTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Youth Running in the United States and Abroad Chapter 2: Body Basics Chapter 3: Gearing Up Chapter 4: Running in the Family Chapter 5: Nutrition for Health and Performance Chapter 6: The Role of a Mentor Chapter 7: The Breakdown Lane Chapter 8: Cross-Training Chapter 9: Mind Games Chapter 10: The Club Scene Chapter 11: Decisions Chapter 12: Through the Ages Conclusion Bibliography Suggested Resources Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisSport Psychology, 2nd Edition provides a synthesis of the major topics in sport psychology with an applied focus and an emphasis on achieving optimal performance. After exploring the history of sport psychology, human motivation, and the role of exercise, there are three main sections to the text: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, and Individuals and Teams.The first of these sections covers topics such as anxiety, routines, mental imagery, self-talk, enhancing concentration, relaxation, goals, and self-confidence. The section on Performance Inhibition includes chapters on choking under pressure, self-handicapping, procrastination, perfectionism, helplessness, substance abuse, and disruptive personality factors. While much of the information presented is universally applicable, individual differences based on gender, ethnicity, age, and motivation are emphasized in the concluding section on Individuals and Teams.Throughout, there are case studies of well-known athletes from a variety of sports to illustrate topics that are being explored.Trade Review"The book is thorough with a very large range of topics covered, some being particularly unique compared to other textbooks. There seems to be an increasing awareness within the field of factors that inhibit performance, rather than a sole focus on performance enhancement, and this new edition captures this shift rather well. Within the performance enhancement chapters that do have some overlap with other textbooks, Professor Gallucci conveys a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding these topics, which is a welcome advancement within the field." - Ian Taylor, Loughborough University, UK, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Science"I am very surprised and pleased with the way sport psychology is presented in this book. It appears to be a very thorough from an academic standpoint, while at the same time keeping an overall focus on what’s relevant to practice. I very much appreciate that this book has a thought-out format for how topics interact and should be addressed in practice. Most books use chapter titles that are issues, constructs, interventions with no organizing philosophy for their inclusion or order. This is a sport psychology book that truly relates to performance." - Steve Portenga, University of Denver, Sport and Performance Psychology"This is a well-written book that will be of interest to athletes and coaches interested in improving their understanding of sport psychology and their own psychological approach to sport. Current theory and research in the psychological factors are discussed, and these are explained in a very readable manner." - Rafael E. Romo, Texas A&M International University, Curriculum and Pedagogy"I think the material is great; the chapters are thorough, I like the progression in many of the chapters from general information to more sport-specific examples. There is a good balance of theory to application and strong examples to help students see these concepts 'in action' which students often find interesting and helpful." - Professor Karlene Sugarman, Sport Psychology Program, John F. Kennedy UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction to Sport Psychology. 2. Motivation for Sport and Achievement. 3. Exercise. Part 2. Performance Enhancement. 4. Optimal Levels of Anxiety, Intensity, or Arousal. 5. Pre-performance Routines. 6. Mental Skills Training: Self-Talk, Concentration, Mental Imagery. 7. Relaxation Training: Calming the Physiology. 8. Goals. 9. Goal Orientation. 10. Self-efficacy and Sport Self-confidence. Part 3. Performance Inhibition. 11. Choking Under Pressure and Anxiety and Performance. 12. Self-handicapping. 13. Procrastination and Perfectionism. 14. Learned Helplessness. 15. Performance Inhibition Due to Personality Factors. 16. Substance Abuse. 17. Burnout. 18. Sport Injuries. Part 4. Individuals and Teams. 19. Gender and Sport. 20. Ethnic and Cultural Differences and Sport Psychology. 21. Youth and Sport. 22. Leadership and Coaching. 23. Team Cohesiveness.

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Book SynopsisHow can parents help their child to fulfil their potential both on and off the pitch and get the most out of our national sport? Every parent wants what's best for their child. Unfortunately, with very few resources available, parents of youth football players have had to mainly rely on guesswork, until now! Did You Win, Did You Score...? has 150 chapters to help guide parents through every step of their child's football journey and personal development both on and off the pitch. This book helps parents to understand the impact they can have, both positively and negatively, along with providing practical advice for helping their child to fulfil their potential and learn valuable life skills. This book will help parents facilitate a positive experience for their child and avoid the many unintentionally damaging behaviours that can lead to problems. It guides parents to help their child build positive characteristics for life such as resilience, confidence and a growth mindset along with helping them to be the best player they can be. It is as much about life as it is about football. It will help parents to enable their child to get the most out of the game to not only be the best player they can be on the pitch but also the best person they can be off it. Perry passes on his extensive knowledge and experience of working in grassroots and professional football for over twenty years and at every level of the game from beginners to Champions League winners. It can be read from cover to cover or used as a reference book to be delved into time and again throughout a child's football journey.

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Book SynopsisUnsportsmanlike behavior by student athletes or parents at youth sporting events happens with regularity these days. Much recent research reveals that young people are dropping out of sport at alarming rates due to the often toxic elements in the culture of youth sports. The timely, innovative essays in Youth Sport and Spirituality present a wide-ranging overview that draws on resources from Catholic spiritual and theological traditions to address problems such as these, as well as opportunities in youth sport in the United States.The book consists of two sections. In the first, prominent scholars in philosophy, psychology, theology, and spirituality reflect on how youth sport contributes to the integral development of the person and his or her grasp of spiritual values. The second half of the book consists of chapters written by coaches, athletic directors, and specialists working with youth coaches. These practitioners share how their approaches to working with youthTrade Review“Fr. Patrick Kelly offers a prophetic voice reminding us that balance, ethical values, and joy should be at the heart of youth sports. Offering both academic and practical inspiration, this book calls all athletes, coaches, and parents to integrate competition with character, winning with wisdom, fitness with fun, and sports with spirituality.” —Mike Hughes, Athletic Director, Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon"This is a much needed and very important book. The volume's unique contribution is that it is the first time academics, coaches, and others have explicitly drawn on Catholic accounts from a range of disciplines to inform ideas on youth sport. We already have some excellent work on this topic informed by ideas from secular accounts and those of other Christian denominations; a Catholic perspective will be of great interest to those of that faith and of great importance to others who have little awareness of or do not fully understand this view." —Mark Stephen Nesti, Liverpool John Moores University"A delightful, practical, and inspirational collection of essays on the spiritually formative aspects of youth sports: the ways they might teach self-transcendence, build character, and allow participants to experience the sheer creative joy of play, a crucial dimension of spiritual maturity too often ignored in 'serious' treatments of both spiritual formation and sports." —Wendy M. Wright, Creighton University" . . . an insightful resource for coaches, athletic directors, youth ministers, and others. Youth Sport and Spirituality uses an engaging blend of history, theology, spiritual reflection, and cultural commentary to examine how playing sports can foster personal growth for young people. The topics addressed show an acute understanding, from sports’ many benefits to children as well as some of the uglier issues, such as win-at-all-costs mentalities and aggression toward officials. The chapters present nuanced arguments; indeed, some contributors even respectfully disagree with each other on important questions, such as whether sport truly builds positive character traits or if children should receive equal playing time." —U.S. Catholic“It is clear that the authors believe sports participation goes beyond physical and character building to moral, spiritual, and community building. All want to retain the spirit and joy of play in games and contests. Many use examples from real athletes to illustrate the rewards and virtues that inhabit sports . . . This book will enrich any reader who enjoys athletics, especially regarding youth in Catholic contexts.” —Catholic World Library“Youth Sport and Spirituality is an excellent book that could become a handbook for anyone involved in or merely interested in sports for young people. In his conclusion, Kelly presents his belief that ‘maybe the time has arrived for . . . youth sport organizations to reclaim play and recover the joy that should rightly be a part of youth sport.’” —Sooner Catholic “The [second section] places youth sports within the family context; indeed, family . . . is placed at the top of the spirituality list. Youth sport is seen throughout in a ‘context where self-transcendence can occur.’ This is a welcome volume in a world in which sports are too often self-centered, and the attitude is ‘win first’.” —Choice “In an age when an increasing number of Americans find themselves on ball fields on Sunday mornings either watching or participating in the ritual of sports, rather than in the pews, Jesuit Father Patrick Kelly offers a much-needed perspective to place sport in its proper context. . . Fr. Kelly’s thoughtful analysis and perspective makes coaches, athletes and parents alike co-creators in the development of youth through the participation of sports.” —Catholic Missourian“Unsportsmanlike behavior by student athletes or parents at youth sporting events happens with regularly these days. The timely, innovative essays in Youth Sport and Spirituality present a wide-ranging overview that draws on resources from Catholic spiritual and theological traditions to address problems . . . as well as opportunities in youth sport in the United States.” —Studies in Spirituality"The book serves as a launchpad into an array of valuable theological insights and applications of play from a variety of Christian figures past and present." —Religious Studies Review

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Book SynopsisCharting the first 40 years of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) this work presents a complete history of the beginning, development and impact of the organisation. The book introduces the council and provides a background framework to the evolution of international organisations in physical education and sports science. The author examines the main achievements of the society, its development and its links with other key societies. Of relevance to other sports bodies is a discussion of the Council''s aims and objectives, both past and future, and their importance both to the development of the society and the discipline of sport science in general. A selection of photographs illustrate events in the history of the Council, and appendices provide listings of key ICSSPE data.Table of ContentsThe Evolution of International Organisations in Physical Educationand Sports Science. Steps Towards the Establishment of ICSSPE. In a Nuclear Age, Sport is Man's Best Hope. Sport Leads to the Most Remarkable Self-Discovery. Internationalisation of Sport Requires a Scientific and PedagogicalDiscussion. ICSSPE: A Child of UNESCO and a Partner of the IOC. At the Crossroads of Science, Education and Sport: SomeConclusions. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe game with yourself is often tougher than the battle againstany opponent. Smart Tennis shows you how to win the inner matchwhile having fun along the way.--Lindsay Davenport, world''s #1ranked player for 1998 Become a More Competent-and Confident-Tennis Player Smart Tennis is the secret weapon that tucks right into your tennisbag. Apply these proven principles of sport psychology to your gameand gain a winning advantage both on and off the courts. Smart Tennis is a must for players at all levels-from beginners toWimbledon champions! An outstanding book for understanding andimproving your mental game.--Vic Braden, tennis telecaster andresearcher If you ever want to use the title of this book to describe how youplayed your last match, then Smart Tennis is for you.--DavidHigdon, senior writer,Tennis Magazine This is an excellent book of psychological skills that can beimmediately applied on the tennis court.--E. Paul Roetert, Ph.D.,AdministrTrade Review"If you ever want to use the title of this book to describe how youplayed your last match, then Smart Tennis is for you." --DavidHigdon, senior writer, Tennis Magazine "The finest book on the mental side of the game he has ever seen... and I've seen most of them." --Ron Waite, teaching professionaland pro tennis photographer "Smart Tennis is a must for players at all levels-from beginners toWimbledon champions! An outstanding book for understanding andimproving your mental game." --Vic Braden, tennis telecaster andresearcher "The game with yourself is often tougher than the battle againstany opponent. Smart Tennis shows you how to win the inner matchwhile having fun along the way." --Lindsay Davenport "This is an excellent book of psychological skills that can beimmediately applied on the tennis court." --E. Paul Roetert, Ph.D.,Administration of Sports Science, United States TennisAssociation "John offered a practical approach in developing our player'smental skills which are required in today's competitive collegiategame. His expert knowledge of the game enabled him to not onlyrelate well with the team, buthe provided insight and simplesolutions for building mental toughness." --Cari Groce, head coach,tennis, Washington State University "Today's competitive tennis players are always looking for an edge.In John's book he provides this edge through examining the manypsychological aspects of competition at all levels. He articulatelyoffers insight andsimple solutions for building mental toughness."--Cari Groce, head coach, tennis, Washington State University "If your goal is to improve your tennis game, or any other sportyou play, then this book is a must buy, read, study and use book.If your goal is to succeed in business then learning and using thetechniques in Smart Tennis is also a must" --Bill Foster,president, Foster Consulting Group "This book belongs on the list of essentials -- with the extrashirts, socks, sweatbands, racquets, shoes and towels -- for thethe tennis bag of any serious student of the game." --LawrenceJeziak, correspondent for Tennis Week "John Murray has come out with a smartly written book for alllevels of players who want to improve both on and off the court. Besmart...read it" --Desmond Oon, USPTA Master Professional, authorof "Can Eastern Wisdom Improve Your Tennis?" "The new book Smart Tennis is an outstanding book for players andcoaches who are trying to play and win the mental game."--TennisPro Magazine "Smart Tennis gives some excellent advice on the mental side oftennis! --Ace - Britain's Biggest Tennis Magazine "John Murray continues to produce cutting edge material on themental side of the game. My expectation is that 20 years from nowwe will all regard John as one of the most influential tennispsychologists in the history of the sport." --Cliff Kurtzman,editor-in-chief, Tennis Server "Always losing to players you think you should be beating? If so,then you need Smart Tennis to help you develop the mental skills tobe a winner!" --Rob Cornell, coaching co-ordinator, Melbourne ParkTennis, home of the Australian Open; ex-regional director for PeterBurwash International "Although all of the chapters of Smart Tennis are excellent, Iespecially liked the chapter on confidence." --Charlie Garfinkel,Racket sports columnist; world's former #1 ranked racketball playerTable of ContentsSmart Sport Series Preface.(Rick Frey) Preface. Acknowledgments. 1 Understanding Your Personal Needs. 2 Attention Control: Staying Focused. 3 Imagery: Your Mind-Body Time Machine. 4 Confidence: Expecting Only the Best. 5 Energy Control: The Right Balance of Power. 6 Goal Setting: Masterminding Achievement. 7 Competition Management: Playing Smart Tennis References. Recommended Reading. About the Author. About the General Editor. Index.

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Book Synopsis From a gymnast hiding ankle pain so she can compete to a basketball player who withdraws from friends after a season-ending injury, it can be argued that every sport injury affects or is affected in some way by psychological factors. Given the widespread importance of psychological issues in sport injury, it is important for those working with athletesinjured or notto be aware of the latest developments on the subject. Written by a sport psychology consultant and an athletic trainer, Psychology of Sport Injury provides a thorough explanation of the elements and effects of sport injuries along with up-to-date research and insights for practical application. The authors offer a contemporary approach to preventing, treating, rehabilitating, and communicating professionally about sport injuries that takes into account physical, psychological, and social factors. Psychology of Sport Injury presents sport injury within a broader context of public Trade Review “This text clearly fills a need. As injury management has become more evidence-based from a physical standpoint, more information to address the psychological aspects of injury are needed to complement this approach.” —Kent Scriber, EdD, ATC, PT, FNATA-- Ithaca College Table of ContentsPart I. Understanding and Preventing Sport Injuries Chapter 1. Biopsychosocial Foundations of Sport Injury A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Sport Injury Biological Foundations of Sport Injury Psychological Foundations of Sport Injury Social Foundations of Sport Injury Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Chapter 2. Antecedents of Sport Injury Models of Sport Injury Occurrence Psychosocial Predictors of Sport Injury Mechanisms of Psychosocial Influence on Sport Injury Occurrence Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Chapter 3. Sport Injury Prevention Types of Prevention Models of Sport Injury Prevention Sport Injury Prevention Content Categories Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Part II. Consequences of Sport Injury Chapter 4. Psychological Responses to Sport Injury Models of Psychological Response to Sport Injury Psychological Consequences of Sport Injury Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Chapter 5. Pain, Sport, and Injury Definitions of Pain Types of Pain Dimensions of Pain Measurement of Pain Models and Theories of Pain Factors Associated with Pain in Sport Interpreting and Acting on Sport-Related Pain Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Part III. Rehabilitation of Sport Injury Chapter 6. Adherence to Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs Adherence to Sport Injury Prevention Programs Adherence to Sport Injury Prevention Programs Consequences of Adherence to Sport Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Programs Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Chapter 7. Psychological Factors in Sport Injury Rehabilitation Sport Injury Rehabilitation Outcomes Charting a Course from Psychological Factors to Sport Injury Rehabilitation Outcomes Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Chapter 8. Psychological Interventions in Sports Health Care Psychological Interventions in Sports Health Care Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Part IV. Communication in Sport Injury Management Chapter 9. Communicating with Patients Context of Patient-Practitioner Communication in Sports Health Care Models of the Patient-Practitioner Relationship in Sports Health Care Congruence of Patient-Practitioner Perceptions in Sports Health Care Factors Affecting Patient-Practitioner Communication in Sports Health Care Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary Chapter 10. Referring Athletes for Psychological Services Definition of and Rationale for Referral of Athletes for Psychological Services Socioclinical Context of Referral of Athletes for Psychological Services Reasons for Referral Referral Process Biopsychosocial Analysis Summary

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Book Synopsis According to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, If exercise could be packaged into a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation. Yet the incorporation of physical activity into a regular routine proves difficult for many. Bringing together a field of experts, Doing Exercise Psychology uses applied theories alongside authentic client interactions to address the challenging psychological components of physical activity. Doing Exercise Psychology helps students understand how to build connections with individual clients, strengthen the professional relationship through listening, and understand clients' needs. The text features diverse topics, bridging health psychology and exercise psychology and demonstrating the increasingly important role of physical activity in overall wellness and health. The first chapter is devoted to the development of mindfulness as a practitioner, while another addresses the difficulties professionals encounter with their own inactivity, encouraging self-reflection in order to be more helpful and open with clients. A key feature of many chapters in Doing Exercise Psychology is the in-the-trenches dialogue between practitioner and client, accompanied by follow-up commentary on what went right and what went wrong in particular sessions. Through these real-world scenarios, students will witness firsthand the methods that are most effective in communicating with clients. The text also explores complex questions such as these: What are the implications and consequences of using exercise as a component of psychological therapies? How can practitioners help clients with impaired movement abilities as a result of chronic conditions or illness embrace physical activity as part of their therapy or their lives? How can exercise be incorporated in therapies to change nutrition, smoking, and alcohol habits? Why are some exercise protocols that are extremely effective for some but not for others? How can relationships, interrelatedness, and attunement to others be vehicles for healthy change in whatever kind of therapy is being done? The book is arranged so that information flows progressively, covering major themes early and then applying them to the field. Part I introduces the relationship-building motif by covering the variety of relationships that one might find in exercise and physical activity settings. Part II addresses specific conditions and behavior change, with suggestions for encouraging activity in those who are also working to quit smoking, reduce alcohol consumption, or modify their nutrition habits. Part III deals directly with chronic and major medical conditions that professionals will contend with on a regular basis, including cancer, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis. Part IV delves into the dark side of exercise, such as overtraining, exercise dependence, and eating disorders. A growing and exciting area of study, exercise psychology covers all the psychosocial, intra- and interpersonal, and cultural variables that come into play when people get together and exercise. Students and practitioners who work with individuals in exercise settings will find Doing Exercise Psychology a vital resource to refer to repeatedly in their practice. Trade Review“An invaluable resource for psychologists and fitness professionals alike, Doing Exercise Psychology is especially recommended for college library collections.”-- Midwest Book Review “This unique book integrates many of the traditional practices and theories of health psychology with issues typical of the sports setting. The content is well supported by current peer-reviewed literature and case study examples.”-- Doody’s Book Review (5 Star Review)Table of ContentsPart I. Beginnings and Basics in Exercise (and Sport) PsychologyChapter 1. Mindfulness, Therapeutic Relationships, and Neuroscience in Applied Exercise Psychology Joe Mannion and Mark B. AndersenChapter 2. Relationships Between Coaches, Athletes, and Sport and Exercise Scientists David T. Martin and Kirsten PetersonChapter 3. Running Across Borders: Cross-Cultural Exercise Psychology Stephanie J. HanrahanChapter 4. Should I Consult a Psychologist? An Autobiographical Account of Physical Inactivity in an Exercise and Sport Psychologist Tony MorrisChapter 5. Dancing for Your Life: Movement, Health, and Well-being Stephanie J. HanrahanPart II. Changing HabitsChapter 6. Motivational Interviewing, Exercise, and Nutrition Counseling Jeff BreckonChapter 7. Exercise and Smoking Cessation: Tackling Multiple Health Behavior Changes Adrian H. Taylor and Tom P. ThompsonChapter 8. Adjunct Exercise Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorders Matthew P. Martens and Ashley E. SmithPart III. Exercise and People With Chronic ConditionsChapter 9. Using the Exercise Arrow to Hit the Target of Multiple Sclerosis Robert W. Motl, Yvonne C. Learmonth, and Rachel E. KlarenChapter 10. Moving for Your Heart’s Sake: Physical Activity and Exercise for People With Cardiac Disease Michelle Rogerson and Mark B. AndersenChapter 11. Exercise for Cancer Patients and Survivors: Challenges, Benefits, Barriers, and Determinants Karen M. Mustian, Lisa K. Sprod, Lara A. Treviño, and Charles KamenChapter 12. It Hurts to Move: The Catch-22 of Physical Activity for People With Chronic Pain Melainie Cameron and Janelle WhiteChapter 13. It’s About Moving: Enabling Activity and Conquering Prejudices When Working With Disabled People Cadeyrn J. Gaskin and Stephanie J. HanrahanChapter 14. Let’s Run With That: Exercise, Depression, and Anxiety Kate F. HaysPart IV. The Dark Side of ExerciseChapter 15. Overtraining in Professional Sport: Exceeding the Limits in a Culture of Physical and Mental Toughness Stephanie J. Tibbert and Mark B. AndersenChapter 16. The Relationship Between Exercise and Eating Disorders: A Double-Edged Sword Justine J. ReelChapter 17. Exercise Dependence: Too Much of a Good Thing Albert J. Petitpas, Britton W. Brewer, and Judy L. Van Raalte

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Book SynopsisAttention and Focus in Dance supports dancers in honing the skills of attention, focus and self-cueing. Readers will learn about attentional challenges; discover advanced strategies for teaching, self-coaching and cueing; unlock their power reserves and release their dance potential.Trade Review“Clare Guss-West's holistic approach to classical ballet seems like an idea long overdue… Her approach offers ways to link the latest trends in choreographic innovation to the essence of traditional dance forms as energetic transformations of the spirit.”Peter Lewton—President of International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS)“After using the Reflection Prompts from Chapter 2 and self-reflecting on how many external focus elements I use, I became so passionate that I gave a full class using only external focus. I was inspired to find new ways to guide dancers into what I want them to achieve."Javier Torres—International teacher, choreographer, and former professional dance"Clare is a very effective and enchanting educator. She offers elements to our practice that seem very ethereal yet are so practical; very elusive yet so easy. Enjoy discovering how less (but efficient) is sometimes more!"Astrid Sherman, FISTD—ISTD USA representative, former professional dancer, dance educator"I had the pleasure to come across the beautiful work of Clare Guss-West at the IADMS Conference, Seattle. The information and modalities that she has gathered to help with neural flexibility as well as assuring healthy and sensible physical engagement for dancers of all ages is presented in a open hearted and practical manner. One deceptively simple imaginary exercise introduced has proven to be an invigorating warm up in the ballet classroom. At IADMS Washington Conference she shared her insights into the way in which Qi Gong plays into dance. She has integrated her considerable understandings and skills in ways that the dancers can become more connected to their breath and increase their understanding of the origins of their movements.”Stephanie Saland—Former professional dancer NYCB, Dance Educator Table of ContentsForeword: An Introduction to Attentional FocusGabriele Wulf, PhD Recent scientific research findings: “An external focus of attention is key to optimal performance and learning.”Part I. Shifting AttentionChapter 1. Attentional Focus Challenges of Dancers Explores the multitasking demands and information overload of dancers today and the need for a systematic attention and focus strategy in dance training and performance.Chapter 2. Attentional Focus: A Scientific Perspective Looks at how scientific attentional focus research relates to dance practice, translating attentional focus findings into dance vocabulary for practical dance contexts.Chapter 3. Attention and Focus: The Intersection of Eastern and Western Movement Investigates attention and focus in Eastern movement practice where it intersects with recent scientific findings to provide depth and alternative attentional tools for the dancer.Chapter 4. Attentional Focus: Enhancing Power, Precision and Artistry Revisits dance foundations with attention and focus techniques that renew meaning and develop energy, stamina and speed for specific dance challenges.Chapter 5. Refocus Mind, Replenish Energy Introduces remedial attention and focus techniques for performers and teachers to clear the mind and replenish energy in motion to protect from energy depletion and exhaustion.Part II. Cueing AttentionChapter 6. Teaching With External Attentional Focus Presents practical attentional strategies for teaching, self-coaching and optimal cueing from beginner skills to refining of movement with advanced and professional dancers.Chapter 7. Beyond Attentional Focus Places attentional focus in context to explore complementary holistic strategies that support the autonomy of the dancer to bring further benefits to learning and performance.Chapter 8. Optimal Attentional Cueing Refines the art of optimum self-cueing, teaching cueing and feedback to enable high performers’ need for powerful, efficient movement at the service of an artistic intention.

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Book SynopsisSince he was a young adult, Grant Farred has wandered the world. Born in South Africa, his own personal growth was fueled by dreams of English football, as a player, and then, when age and reality set in, as a fan. Coming to the United States at a still young age, Farred still loved football -- especially Liverpool -- and watched it from afar. Writing about his experience, Farred shares with the reader his experience growing up colored in South Africa, moving to England, and finally to the US, and how his passion for football kept company with his many moves. Along the way, he talks about the contradictions of football; how race and class politics mix on and off the pitch; how Farred's own ideas about what it means to be a colonial subject is both reinforced and liberated by the idea of football, and how players can serve as gods and mosnters. Trade Review"A fascinating exploration of a sporting obsession conducted across continents and political divides. Grant Farred's narrative shows how sport both transcends and embodies politics, how close you can get and how far away you will always remain from your sporting heroes. Just as American businessmen have started to buy into English soccer in order to profit from its global appeal, this book provides a powerful explanation of the breadth and depth of the passion that the game can evoke." Stefan Szymanski, Cass Business School, London "That Farred writes well about football is beyond debate. He brings a distinctive passion to the topic along with a wealth of analytic insights that will please readers versed in the rich lore of the sport and alert to its growing status as an exemplary vehicle of globalization." Andrew Ross, New York University "More than a love letter to his beloved Liverpool Football Club, this is a journey into the present, from Farred's early years as an outcast in apartheid South Africa through Videla's Argentina and Franco's Spain to the docklands of Liverpool. It is a journey as much spiritual as temporal by a long-distance fan who reads like a latter-day Bill Shankly, albeit with the style and sophistication of a scholar." Bill Murray, author of The World's game: A History of Soccer and The Old Firm: Sectarianism, sport and society in Scotland "Remarkable...In delightfully exuberant prose, Farred recounts a passion that, for him, borders on religion... Long Distance Love is a playful -- yet no less brilliant -- work of political theory; its contribution to political thought comes from making such hopeful statements without compromising the immoderate passions that sports fandom indulge." Centre Daily TimesTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgementsIntroductionA Talk, Drinks, and Dinner with GodChapter 1Long Distance Love: Growing Up a Liverpool Football Club FanChapter 2Som més que un club, però menys que una nació.“More than a Club but Less than a Nation.Chapter 3Careless Whispers: The Doubleness of Spanish LoveChapter 4:At Home, Out of PlaceChapter 5:God's Team: The Painful Pleasure of the Miracle on the Bosphorus Chapter 6:The Gerrard Final

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Book SynopsisNot long ago, most blind and visually impaired people grew up without ever playing sports; they sat on the sidelines, and kept score during gym—protected rather than included. In the 1980s, few people had ever heard of the Paralympic Games or accessible recreation.Today, promising blind athletes can receive residency at the US Olympic Training Center; runners compete for prize money and national championships, and most ski resorts offer adaptive programs throughout the year where blind people can ski, cycle, and kayak—often for free. The Paralympic movement, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ever-increasing expectation for inclusion among the disabled have inspired an explosion of accessible sports, fitness, and recreation programs that accommodate the blind. The Encyclopedia of Sports & Recreation for People with Visual Impairments is the first consumer-focused, action-oriented guide to this new world of accessible activity, profiling the people, programs, and products that are helping move blind and visually impaired people from the sidelines into the game. This groundbreaking guide profiles every accessible blind sport and recreation activity with entries that outline how athletes (both novice and elite) got involved in the sport and how participation has shaped their life. The book also profiles major blind sports organisations and includes chapter and resource listings on camps and accessible recreation providers. Through this book, blind people will be inspired to embrace sports as the rest of society does—as a vital component of personal expression and human interaction that opens paths to adventure, confidence, and lifelong health and fitness.

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Book SynopsisNot long ago, most blind and visually impaired people grew up without ever playing sports; they sat on the sidelines, and kept score during gym—protected rather than included. In the 1980s, few people had ever heard of the Paralympic Games or accessible recreation.Today, promising blind athletes can receive residency at the US Olympic Training Center; runners compete for prize money and national championships, and most ski resorts offer adaptive programs throughout the year where blind people can ski, cycle, and kayak—often for free. The Paralympic movement, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and ever-increasing expectation for inclusion among the disabled have inspired an explosion of accessible sports, fitness, and recreation programs that accommodate the blind. The Encyclopedia of Sports & Recreation for People with Visual Impairments is the first consumer-focused, action-oriented guide to this new world of accessible activity, profiling the people, programs, and products that are helping move blind and visually impaired people from the sidelines into the game. This groundbreaking guide profiles every accessible blind sport and recreation activity with entries that outline how athletes (both novice and elite) got involved in the sport and how participation has shaped their life. The book also profiles major blind sports organisations and includes chapter and resource listings on camps and accessible recreation providers. Through this book, blind people will be inspired to embrace sports as the rest of society does—as a vital component of personal expression and human interaction that opens paths to adventure, confidence, and lifelong health and fitness.

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Book SynopsisFrom the FIFA World Cup to pick-up games at your local park, soccer is the closest thing in our world to a universal entertainment. Many writers use this global popularity to describe the game’s winners and losers, but what happens when we use social science to explore how soccer intersects with culture, society, and the self? This book provides a thinking fan’s guide to the world’s most popular game, proposing a way of engaging soccer that sparks intellectual curiosity and employs critical consciousness. Using stories and data, along with ideas from sociology, psychology, and across the social sciences, it provides readers with new ways of understanding fanaticism, peak performance, talent development, and more. Drawing on concepts ranging from cognitive bias to globalization, it illuminates meanings of the game for players and fans while investigating impacts on our lives and communities. While it considers soccer cultures across the globe, the book also analyzes what makes U.S. soccer culture special, including its embrace of the women’s game. As a scholar, former minor league player and coach, and fan, Andrew Guest offers a distinctive perspective on soccer in society. Whatever name you call it, and whatever your interest in it, Soccer in Mind will enrich your own view of the one truly global game.Trade Review"Andrew Guest uses sociology and psychology to guide readers into a world of complex and malleable meanings associated with global soccer. With an engaging writing style, he presents an insightful introduction to the ways that critical thinking about sports enables us to play with ideas as we develop a better understanding of ourselves and the social worlds in which we live."— Jay Coakley, author of Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies “Soccer in Mind is a fun and thought-provoking read. By bringing social science theories and research findings to some of the most well-known, thrilling moments from soccer past and present, Guest illustrates a ‘thinking fandom’ that encourages us all to be more curious observers of the global game. Ultimately, this book helps us to understand ourselves through soccer, offering a compelling take not only on who we are, but also how we can be better.”— Rachel Allison, author of Kicking Center: Gender and the Selling of Women's Professional SoccerTable of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments 1. Lenses: Psychology, Sociology, and the Ways Soccer Explains Us 2. Fans: Losing Your Mind and Finding Your Place 3. Cultures: Soccer is Familiar, Soccer is Strange 4. Players: Talent Development Versus Human Development 5. Performances: Mental Skills, People Skills, and the Psychology in Soccer 6. Impacts: Players, Games, and the Greater Good 7. Initiatives: Soccer for Development and Peace 8. Futures: Toward Thinking Fandom Notes Index

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Book Synopsis This book addresses important topics of coaching in order to better understand what sports coaching is and the challenges that arise when assuming this activity. It provides the reader with useful insights to the field of sports coaching, and discusses topics such as coaching education, areas of intervention, and main challenges. With contributions by experts and well-known authors in the field, this volume presents an up-to-date picture of the scholarship in the coaching field. It introduces key aspects on the future of the science of coaching and provides coach educators, researchers, faculty, and students with new perspectives on topics within the field to help improve their coaching effectiveness. Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction. 7 Part 1 - Becoming a sports coach. 12 1 – Coaching in the Sport Domain: Definitions and Conceptualisations. 13 2 – Coaching Educational Programs: (Re)conceptualising How Coaches Learn. 41 3 – Coaching Efficacy: The Leadership Effectiveness Model 68 4 – Coaching Impact: The Transformational Coach in Sports. 117 5 – Coaching Around the World: On Becoming a Profession. 147 Part 2 - Acting as a sports coach. 191 6 – Coaching Profession: Acting as a Coach. 192 7 – Coaching Youth Athletes. 218 8 – Coaching High Performance Athletes. 258 9 – Coaching Life Skills to Young Athletes in Sport Participation Contexts. 308 10 – Coaching for Adventures Sports. 345 11 – Coaching Aging Athletes. 378 12 – Coaching Athletes with Disabilities. 409 Part 3 - Challenges of sports coaching. 440 13 – Coaching and Athlete Mental Health. 441 14 – Coaching Life Skills in Sports People. 467 15 – Coaching Cohesive Teams. 494 16 – Coaching Girls and Women. 524 17 – Coaching Efficacy and the Use of Technology. 543 18 – Coaching under Stress and Burnout 570 19 – Coaching the Coach: Helping Coaches Improve Their Performance. 615 20 – Coaching and Effective Leaders: An Overview and Recommended Research Agenda 669 21- Coaching in Sports: Implications for Researchers and Coaches 711

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Book SynopsisUnternehmen und Organisationen befinden sich in einem tiefgreifenden Wandel und haben es schwer, qualitativ gutes Personal zu rekrutieren und die Mitarbeitenden langfristig und emotional an das Unternehmen zu binden. Die Konkurrenzsituation auf dem Arbeitsmarkt hat sich stark verändert. Dieser Wandel bringt nicht nur Risiken, sondern auch Chancen mit sich. Die Bedeutung und die Wichtigkeit von Teams setzen sich nicht nur im Sport, sondern auch in der Wirtschaft immer stärker durch. Marco Meier liefert zu den Bereichen Teamgeist und Zusammenhalt, Rahmenbedingungen und Regeneration, Ziele und messbare Erfolge sowie Flexibilität wertvolle Hinweise und praktische Handlungsempfehlungen für Unternehmen und Organisationen, um neues und aktuelles Personal emotional und langfristig an sich zu binden.Der Autor:Der Sportmanager (B.A.) und Wirtschaftspsychologe (M.A.) Marco Meier ist langjähriger Fußballtrainer von Herren- und Jugendmannschaften im Amateur- und Leistungsbereich. Er hat sich in den Bereichen Coaching, Training und Beratung für Sportler, Privatpersonen und Unternehmen selbstständig gemacht. Er ist außerdem Lehrbeauftragter an den Fakultäten Sportmanagement und Wirtschaftspsychologie der Hochschule für angewandtes Management (HAM) in Ismaning.Table of ContentsVorteile, Merkmale und Voraussetzungen für erfolgreiche Teamarbeit.- Kennzeichen von Teams im Leistungssport.- Praxistipps und Handlungsempfehlungen.

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Book SynopsisDie Frage, wie Bewegung und Sport dazu beitragen können, mit Stress und Belastungen im Alltag gesundheitsschonend umzugehen, hat für viele Menschen hohe subjektive Relevanz. In diesem essential stellen Markus Gerber und Reinhard Fuchs die gesundheitsrelevanten Aspekte von Bewegung und Sport in kompakter Form dar. Die Autoren geben einen Überblick darüber, was zu diesem Thema bereits bekannt ist, welche Erwartungen an den Sport realistischerweise geknüpft werden dürfen und woran im Speziellen gedacht werden sollte, wenn man Bewegung und Sport als Mittel zur Stressbewältigung vermitteln bzw. nutzen möchte.Table of ContentsStressregulative Wirkweisen von Sport und Bewegung.- Stressregulation durch Stressorreduzierung, Ressourcenstärkung, Reaktionsverringerung bzw. Gesundheitsstärkung.- Physiologische Wirkmechanismen von Sport und Bewegung.- Implikationen für Stressmanagementprogramme.

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Book SynopsisWie gelingt es Kindern und Jugendlichen im Nachwuchsleistungssport, den vielfältigen Belastungen standzuhalten und dabei sogar noch Spitzenleistungen abzurufen? Weder die Schulkarriere, daily hassles, familiäre Probleme, parallel ablaufende Entwicklungsaufgaben noch sportliche Rückschläge wie Niederlagen oder Verletzungen halten die meisten Nachwuchsathlet*innen langfristig vom Fortführen ihrer leistungssportlichen Bestrebungen ab. Wie also gelingt es Ihnen, diese Gegebenheiten scheinbar mühelos zu meistern? Sie verfügen offenbar über wichtige, dem Themenfeld der Resilienz zuordenbare personale und soziale Ressourcen sowie Strategien, um die hohen Anforderungen zu bewältigen und die Motivation trotz des physisch und mental anstrengenden Trainings sowie herausfordernder Wettkämpfe über einen langen Zeitraum aufrechtzuerhalten. Mittels einer sowohl quantitativen als auch qualitativen Studie liefert Timo Habedank eine präzise Darstellung des psychischen Anforderungsprofils junger Nachwuchsleistungssportler*innen im Bereich der Resilienz. Davon ausgehend werden Konsequenzen und Lehren für die praktische Arbeit abgeleitet.Table of Contents1 Einleitung.- 2 Nachwuchsleistungssport reloaded.- 3 Stress und Stressbewältigung.- 4 Resilienz.- 5 Konsequenzen für das weitere Vorgehen.- 6 Vorgehen, Stichprobe und Instrumente.- 7 Ergebnisdarstellung.- 8 Zusammenfassung und Ausblick.

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Book SynopsisAus verschiedenen Persönlichkeiten ein Meisterteam zu formen – das gehört zu den größten Herausforderungen für alle Menschen, die in Teams arbeiten, diese führen oder trainieren und motivieren. Lesen Sie in eindrucksvollem Storytelling, wie dies Teams aus dem Profifußball, der Wirtschaft und dem Gesundheitswesen schaffen. Exklusive Beispiele und wahre Begebenheiten von Adi Hütter und Jörg Zeyringer veranschaulichen Ihnen, welche Methoden und Techniken den Unterschied ausmachen. Begleiten Sie besondere Teams in ihrem Alltag, lesen Sie hochinteressante Exklusivgeschichten und erfahren Sie: was „Team“ tatsächlich bedeutet, weshalb ein gemeinsames, übergeordnetes Ziel im Sinne einer großen Idee für ein Team so wichtig ist, wie das menschliche Betriebssystem funktioniert, wie ein starker Zusammenhalt und eine besondere Mentalität in einem Team entstehen, welche Strategien Meisterteams für ihren Erfolg wählen und was sie tun, wenn es einmal nicht nach Wunsch läuft. Nutzen Sie die besonderen Erkenntnisse, die in diesem Buch spannend und anschaulich dargestellt werden, sowie den großen Teamgeist-Fragebogen.Trade Review“... bietet das Buch insgesamt einen guten Einstieg in die Thematik Teambildung, -führung und -steuerung. ... Es ist aber recht gut aufgebaut und liest sich aufgrund des guten Schreibstils sehr flüssig ...” (FAN GEHT VOR, Heft 281, Februar 2020)Table of ContentsEinstieg (mit einem Vorwort einer prominenten Persönlichkeit).- Miteinander arbeiten – eine Frage des menschlichen Betriebssystems.- Team – so definieren wir es.- Team – so entwickeln wir es.- Der Teamgeist–Fragebogen©.- Für den Fall, dass es nicht gut läuft.- Und dann gibt es da noch den Zufall.- Zum Abschluss – die kurze Geschichte eines besonderen Teams.

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Book SynopsisNiederlagen, Rückschläge und Krisen gehören im Leistungssport dazu. Lange Zeit galt jedoch das Motto: „Was mich nicht umbringt, härtet mich ab“ und in Krisenzeiten wurde noch härter trainiert. In diesem Sachbuch erfahren Sie, wieso diese Denkweise aus wissenschaftlicher Sicht veraltet ist und für die sportliche Karriere schädlich sein kann. Selbstfreundlichkeit, Achtsamkeit und das Gefühl, in der Niederlage nicht allein zu sein, sind die drei Säulen des Selbstmitgefühls und Schlüsselkonzepte, um in krisenhaften sportlichen Situationen zu bestehen. Dieses Sachbuch vermittelt die theoretischen Grundlagen des Selbstmitgefühls und hebt insbesondere die Bedeutung der Arbeiten zum Selbstmitgefühl im Sport hervor. Die Theorie wird durch praktische Übungen und durch Experteninterviews aus den unterschiedlichen sportlichen Bereichen ergänzt. Ein Selbstmitgefühlstraining bietet so viel mehr als andere sportpsychologische Trainings, weil es mit einer warmherzigen Atmosphäre einhergeht. Werden Sie Ihr eigener mitfühlender Couch, der Sie liebevoll durch die Wellen der sportlichen Leistungsfähigkeit begleitet und Ihnen hilft, in sportlichen Krisen nicht unterzugehen.Table of ContentsWarum ist Selbstmitgefühl im Sport wichtig.- Grundlagen des Selbstmitgefühls.- Wissenschaftliche Studien zum Selbstmitgefühl im Sport.- Die Selbstmitgefühls-Praxis.- Alternativen: Weitere sportpsychologische Trainingsverfahren.- Expertenmeinung zum Selbstmitgefühl im Sport.- Ein Blick in die Zukunft: Potentiale und Limitationen des Selbstmitgefühls im Sport.- Das wichtigste zum Schluss: Selbstmitgefühl oder Selbstliebe?.

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Book SynopsisHow to Effectively and Efficiently Build Muscle Mass and Muscle ForceIn this informative as well as practical book based on the latest integrative muscle research, Marco Toigo, PhD, describes which factors are crucial to successfully build muscle mass and muscle force through resistance training. In addition, he presents the practical and science-based consequences for your training and nutritional behavior with a focus on protein intake. This work thus offers both a practical guide and a scientific explanation of the "why" and "how" of effective and efficient resistance training.This book is the English version of the very successful 2nd German edition of “MuskelRevolution“ (ISBN: 978-3-662-54764-9). The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.Table of ContentsWhat Are We Talking About? Clear Thinking Through Clear Terminology and Vice Versa.- All that Glitters Is Not Gold.- Thick and/or Long? A Never Ending Question.- The Neuromuscular Origin of Muscle Force.- A Bouquet of Cellular Diversity.- Muscular Energy Bundles.- Why You Fatigue During Exercise.- The Molecular and Cellular Muscle Universe.- How You Can Influence Which Muscle Fibers Are Used in Training.- When Resistance Training Meets Muscle Plasticity.- How Is Skeletal Muscle Protein Built and Broken Down?.- Dietary Protein as an Anabolic Stimulus.- Resistance Training as an Anabolic Stimulus.- The Synergistic Relationship Between Resistance Exercise and Dietary Protein Intake.- Does Endurance Training Inhibit Muscle Growth?.- The Hunt for Hormonal Ghosts.- Men Are Not Martians And Women Are Not Venusians.- Specificity of Adaptation to Training.- Why Muscle Training Is Not Optional.- At the End of the Day, What Makes You Aesthetic?.- Nature’s Whim: The Extent of Adaptation to Training Is Individual.- Neural Aspects of Resistance Training.- Anabolic Enhancers.- Go for It!

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Book SynopsisFeeling states, including emotional experiences, are pervasive to human functioning. Feeling states deeply influence the individualâs effort, attention, decision making, memory, behavioural responses, and interpersonal interactions. The sporting environment offers an ideal setting for the development of research questions and applied interventions to improve the well-being and well-functioning of the people involved. This ground-breaking book is the first to offer cutting-edge knowledge about contemporary theoretical, methodological, and applied issues with the contributions of leading researchers and practitioners in the field. Feeling states in sports are comprehensively covered by adopting an international and multi-disciplinary perspective. Part I covers most relevant conceptual frameworks, including emotion-centred and action-centred approaches, challenge and threat evaluations, an evolutionary approach to emotions, and the role of passion in the experience of emotion. Part II focuses on interpersonal aspects related to emotions and regulation, encompassing social and interpersonal emotion influence and regulation, social identity and group-based emotions, and performance experiences in teams. Part III presents applied indications surrounding emotional intelligence training, and emotional regulation strategies including imagery, self-talk, the use of music, mindfulness, motor skills execution under pressure, self-regulation in endurance sports, and the use of technology. Finally, Part IV examines issues related to athlete well-being, including the role of emotions in sport injury, emotional eating, and mental recovery. Feelings in Sport: Theory, Research, and Practical Implications for Performance and Well-being is an essential source for sport psychology practitioners, researchers, sports coaches, undergraduate and postgraduate students.Table of Contents1. The Multi-States (Must) Theory for Emotion- And Action-Regulation In Sports2. Challenge and Threat States and Emotions3. An Evolutionary Approach to Emotions In Sports4. The Role of Passion in the Experience of Emotions in Sport5. The Social Influence of Emotions Within Sports Teams 6. We’re in This Together: Dyadic and Interpersonal Aspects of Emotions, Coping, and Emotion Regulation in Sport7. Social Identity and Group–Based Emotions: Application in the Context of Sport Setting8. Shared Zones of Optimal Functioning Framework9. Emotional Competences Training10. Examining the Connections of Emotion and Imagery in Sport Performance11. Self-Talk and Emotions in Sport12. Lose Yourself in the Music: Regulating Performance Emotional States Through Music13. Mindfulness and Emotions in Sport14. Self-Regulation and Emotion Regulation in Endurance Performance15. Training for Success Under Stress: Appropriately Embedding Motor Skills in Sport16. Using Technology for Self-Regulation in Sport17. Emotion and Emotion Regulation from the Perspective of the Practitioner18. Role of Emotions in Sport Injury19. Emotional Eating: Implications for Research and Practice in Elite Sports Contexts20. Fatigue, Effort and Other Feeling States in Athletic Pacing21. Stress States, Mental Fatigue, and the Concept of Mental Recovery in Sports

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