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Book SynopsisForeword by CiaraIn this breakthrough book, the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller It Takes What It Takes provides life-changing, step-by-step guidance on how to successfully navigate adversity and defeat negativity by downshifting to neutral thinking.Trade Review"Trevor has been incredibly valuable in helping me and so many players and teams understand the value of neutral thinking. To not dwell on what is behind you or what is out in front of you, but to focus on the present moment. To look at the moment and be neutral about the situation and focus on what you have to do and what you can control. You will find this book very impactful in helping you understand the right mental approach for any situation in your life." — Billy Donovan, head coach, Chicago Bulls, 2-time NCAA champion, University of Florida “Now more than ever, every competitive organization wants the ability to recover quickly from setbacks or adversity. In enterprise selling, the ability for individuals and leaders do so is core to their success. The principle of 'Neutral Thinking', not being defined by a single circumstance, event, or attaching our worth to a single outcome but living in the moment, is the foundation that allows us to recover fast. Our resilience as a sales organization has improved because of our work with Trevor because we now live in the truth; what has happened, what is happening, and what can I do now to change the outcome. We are better sellers for it, and our customers more grateful for it.” — John Dougan Senior Director, Global Sales, Delivery and Coaching, Workday "Every single day, professional and collegiate athletes are under tremendous pressure to perform at their best on a public stage . Trevor’s understanding and empathy for the visibility, scrutiny and accountability they face is unmatched. His strategies to help the world’s best get to a “neutral” mindset are applicable to athletes of any age. While wins, losses and statistical accomplishments are volatile, those who can stay neutral and in the present have the best opportunity to sustain success. For over 20 years, I’ve witnessed first-hand the impact Trevor’s work has had on individuals and organizations. This book will absolutely make a positive impact on every reader." — Brodie VanWagenenen, Former GM, NY Mets, Ceo, Roc Nation "Trevor has been a great asset to me and our program as we look to take the Maryland Football program to a consistent level of success each and every year. GET TO NEUTRAL provides important insights that can be applied both on and off the field." — Mike Locksley, Head Football Coach, The University of Maryland "Since meeting Trevor in 1999, his work with athletes, coaches, military, and the corporate world has centered on effective strategies to develop mental toughness. Educating others on the concept of NEUTRAL has been impactful to so many individuals and teams, but maybe none more important than himself after reading this book and knowing all he has endured!" — Chad Bohling, New York Yankees director of mental conditioning and consultant to the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Stars, and Wheels Up. "Trevor Moawad is a beast helping elite athletes, leaders and warriors optimize their performance. I hired Trevor 12 years ago to come to Coronado, CA and help the SEAL community take our game to the next level. The results were outstanding and his strategies and approaches helped many warriors perform more effectively on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Whether you are a leader, an athlete or simply someone interested in becoming more effective when it matters most, Trevor Moawad’s neutral thinking strategies will be a game-changer for you." — Tom Chaby Captain (retired) USN Former Commanding Officer - SEAL "For the daily storms that knock us down and off course in life or business or sports, Trevor Moawad offers a powerful and practical path to bouncing back and achieving sustainable success. Forward and reverse are the two gears we may use most, but Moawad skillfully shows how a neutral mindset may be our best friend and most helpful ally in any crisis." — Ben Sherwood, former president of the Disney ABC Television Group and CEO of MOJO Sports. “Life is such a mental game, and every one of us could use Trevor’s coaching. Whether we are parenting, leading, or caregiving, understanding how to harness the power of our minds is such an asset. If you want to play the long game of life, Trev is your guy.” — Maria Shriver

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Trade Review...an exciting, thought-provoking look at human excellence in sport and performance and worthwhile to read. * PsycCRITIQUES, June 2013 *This is a useful resource on key issues and insights in sport and performance psychology. As the first volume in the series to examine research and practice related to the psychology of excellent performance, this book is a unique contribution to the field. Domains such as dance, music, theatre, business, executive coaching, the military, and education are discussed in the context of psychology of performance excellence. Because of the breadth and depth of its information, this book is most suitable for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in sport and performance psychology. * Doody's Notes, Jan 2013 *I urge readers to get a copy of this valuable book... ... a pioneering work in a new field, and its editor and 70 contributors have provided us with information and original research not available anywhere [else]. * Biz India, June 2013 *This handbook is an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in the science of performance excellence, be they graduate students, researchers, coaches or professionals. * Psychology Learning and Teaching, August 2013 *Table of ContentsPreface ; Part One: The Nature and Scope of Sport and Performance Psychology ; 1. History of Sport and Performance Psychology ; Alan S. Kornspan ; 2. The Psychology of Performance in Sport and Other Domains ; Kate F. Hays ; 3. Sport and Performance Psychology: Ethical Issues ; Doug Hankes ; 4. The Role of Superior Performance Intelligence in Sustained Success ; Graham Jones ; 5. Performance Psychology in the Performing Arts ; Sanna M. Nordin-Bates ; Part Two: Individual Psychological Processes in Performance ; 6. Concentration: Attention and Performance ; Aidan Moran ; 7. Conscious and Unconscious Awareness in Learning and Performance ; Rich Masters ; 8. Emotional Regulation and Performance ; Marc V. Jones ; 9. Anxiety: Attention, the Brain, the Body, and Performance ; Mark R. Wilson ; 10. Cognitions: Self-Talk and Performance ; Yiannis Theodorakis, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, and Nikos Zourbanos ; 11. The Role of Imagery in Performance ; Jennifer Cumming and Sarah E. Williams ; 12. Motivation: Self-Determination Theory and Performance in Sport ; Martyn Standage ; 13. Modeling and Performance ; Penny McCullagh, Barbi Law, and Diane Ste-Marie ; 14. Efficacy Beliefs and Human Performance: From Independent Action to Interpersonal Functioning ; Mark R. Beauchamp, Ben Jackson, and Katie L. Morton ; 15. Perfectionism and Performance ; Joachim Stoeber ; Part Three: Social Psychological Processes in Performance ; 16. Teamwork and Performance ; Albert V. Carron, Luc Martin, and Todd Loughead ; 17. Leadership and Manifestations of Sport ; Packianathan Chelladurai ; 18. The Psychology of Coaching ; Daniel Gould ; 19. Moral Behavior in Sport ; Maria Kavussanu ; 20. Gender, Identity, and Sport ; Emily A. Roper ; 21. Relationships and Sport and Performance ; Sam Carr ; 22. Culture/Ethnicity and Performance ; Anthony P. Kontos ; Part Four: Human Development and Performance ; 23. A Developmental Approach to Sport Expertise ; Jean Cote and Bruce Abernathy ; 24. Training for Life: Optimizing Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity ; Maureen R. Weiss, Lindsay E. Kipp, and Nicole D. Bolter ; 25. Talent Development: The Role of the Family ; Chris G. Harwood, Julie P. Douglas, and Antoinette M. Minniti ; 26. Expert Masters Sport Performers: Perspectives on Age-Related Processes, Mechanisms, and Motives ; Bradley W. Young and Nikola Medic ; 27. Transitions: Ending Active Involvement in Sports and Other Competitive Endeavors ; Albert J. Petitpas, Taunya Marie Tinsley, and Amy S. Walker ; Part Five: Interventions in Sport and Performance Psychology ; 28. Counseling Performers in Distress ; Zella E. Moore ; 29. Appearance- and Performance-Enhancing Drug Use ; Thomas B. Hildebrandt, Eleanna Varangis, and Justine K. Lai ; 30. Burnout: A Darker Side to Performance ; Kate I. Goodger and Martin I. Jones ; 31. The Body and Performance ; William B. Strean and Joseph P. Mills ; 32. Injury and Performance ; John Heil and Leslie Podlog ; 33. Pain and Performance ; John Heil and Leslie Podlog ; 34. Eating Disorders in Sport ; Trent A. Petrie and Christy Greenleaf ; 35. Physical Activity Interventions ; Stuart J. H. Biddle and Trish Gorely ; 36. The Role of the Sport and Performance Psychologist with the Coach and Team: Implications for Performance Counseling ; Christopher M. Carr ; 37. The Performance Coach ; Dave Collins and Sara Kamin ; 38. Optimal Performance: Elite Level Performance in "The Zone" ; Robert Harmison and Kathleen V. Casto ; 39. Supervision and Mindfulness in Sport and Performance Psychology ; Mark Andersen ; Part Six: Future Directions ; 40. Sport and Performance Psychology: A Look Ahead ; Kirsten Peterson, Charles Brown, Sean McCann, and Shane M. Murphy

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Book SynopsisConor McGregor''s trainer tells the amazing story of his long road to success in the world''s fastest-growing sportGrowing up in Dublin, John Kavanagh was a skinny lad who was frequently bullied. As a young man, after suffering a bad beating when he intervened to help a man who was being attacked, he decided he had to learn to defend himself. Before long, he was training fighters in a tiny shed, and promoting the earliest mixed-martial arts events in Ireland. And then, a cocky kid called Conor McGregor walked into his gym ...In Win or Learn, John Kavanagh tells his own remarkable life story - which is at the heart of the story of the extraordinary explosion of MMA in Ireland and globally. Employing the motto ''win or learn'', Kavanagh has become a guru to young men and women seeking to master the arts of combat. And as the trainer of the world''s most charismatic champion, his gym has become a magnet for talented fighters from all over the globe. Kavanagh''s portrait of Conor McGregor - who he has seen in his lowest moments, as well as in his greatest triumphs - is a revelation. What emerges from Win or Learn is a remarkable portrait of ambition, discipline, and persistence in the face of years and years of disappointment. It is a must read for every MMA fan - but also for anyone who wants to understand how to follow a dream and realize a vision.''For anyone interested in following their dream to the end of the line'' Tony Parsons''It kept me up well past my bedtime'' Sean O''Rourke, RTE Radio One''Remarkable'' Irish Times''Kavanagh is open and honest about his upbringing ... The journey hasn''t been easy, but Kavanagh''s inbuilt determination has carried him all the way'' Irish ExaminerTrade ReviewFor anyone interested in following their dream to the end of the line -- Tony ParsonsRemarkable * Irish Times *Kavanagh is open and honest about his upbringing ... The journey hasn't been easy, but Kavanagh's inbuilt determination has carried him all the way * Irish Examiner *

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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 SynopsisJohn Beech is a Senior Research Fellow at Coventry University, where he is the Head of Sport and Tourism at the Centre for Sustainable Regeneration   Simon Chadwick is Professor of Sport Business Strategy and Marketing, and Director of the Centre for the International Business of Sport, at Coventry University.  Follow the Editors on Twitter: @JohnBeech @Prof_ChadwickTable of Contents Preface Section A – The Context of Sport 1 Introduction: The Commercialisation of Sport, John Beech & Simon Chadwick 2 Governance in Sport, John Beech 3 Ethics in Sport, Leon Culbertson, Mike McNamee & Emily Ryall 4 The Role of the State in Sport, Chris Parker & Alan Barnard 5 The Economics of Competitive Balance in Sport, Jon Guest 6 The Impacts of Sport, Robert Kaspar & Sebastian Kaiser Section B - Business Functions applied to Sport 7 Organisational Behaviour in Sport Organisations, John Old 8 Human Resource Management in Sport, Terrence Wendell Brathwaite 9 Branding and Marketing in Sport, Norm O’Reilly, Ted Graham & Lindsay Rennie 10 Sports Finance, Michael Barker 11 Managing small and not-for-profit sports organisations, Cameron O’Beirne 12 Strategy and Environmental Analysis in Sport, Andy Adcroft 13 Managing Sport Operations: Quality, Performance and Control, Terri Byers 14 The Internet, Online Social Networks, and the Fan Digital Experience, Boris Helleu & Maxence Karoutchi Section C – Sport Management Issues 15 Sports and the Law, Karen Bill & Simon Gardiner 16 Sport Event and Facility Management, Dave Arthur 17 Sport Sponsorship and Endorsement, Des Thwaites & Yue Meng 18 Sport Broadcasting, Harry Arne Solberg 19 Risk Management in Sport, Dominic Elliott 20 The Sports Betting Industry, David Morris 21 Sports Retailing and Merchandising, Leigh Sparks 22 Sports Media and PR, Steve Dittmore 23 The Internationalisation of Sport, Simon Chadwick 24 Sports Agents and Intermediaries, Anna Semens

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Book Synopsis''Colour-Fit is an amazing resource that helped me realise one of sports greatest achievements''Wes Morgan, Captain of Leicester City Premier League winning teamThe Colour-Fit Method has only been available to those in professional sport - a secret weapon for athletes to optimise body shape, health and performance. Now, Colour-Fit''s founder Dr Tom Little lets you in on the secret, too.The Colour-Fit Method is a revolutionary approach to nutrition and fitness. With over 120 recipes and meal plans, and multiple tailored training and nutrition plans to suit a range of goals, the simple, sustainable and evidence-based method outlined in The Colour-Fit Method will help you to look and feel better, perform at your best and lead a healthier and more active life.Dr Tom Little is a performance and health specialist with over twenty years'' professional experience. His Colour-Fit method has rapidly become a revolutionising force in

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Book SynopsisThis pioneering book in elite athlete wellbeing brings together the narratives of athletes and wellbeing practitioners in high-performance sport with cutting-edge theorizing from world-leading academics to explore pertinent mental wellbeing matters that present for elite athletes both during and after their careers.The journey of the elite athlete is considered from entering the high-performance system as a youth performer through to retirement, with contributions illuminating the ways in which mental wellbeing can be impacted both negatively and positively through common place experiences.  Methods of creating holistic high-performance sports cultures along with common mental wellbeing influencers, such as parents, education, faith, injury and (de)selection are explored, as well as the ramifications of uncommon events on mental wellbeing, such as whistleblowing, legal disputes, psychological disorders and COVID-19. Drawing on this analysis, the book then proffers thouTable of Contents1. Introducing Holistic Wellbeing Within the Athlete Journey, 2. The Holistic Wellbeing of Elite Youth Performers: U MATTER, 3. The Role of Parents and Family in the Wellbeing of Athletes, 4. Dual Careers and Athlete Wellbeing, 5. The Role of Coach Leadership in Promoting Athlete Wellbeing and Performance, 6. Supporting Athletes from Different Cultures and Nationalities: The Case of Women’s Football, 7. The Impact of Selection and Deselection on Athlete Wellbeing: Australian Women’s Cycling, 8. Supporting the Wellbeing for Athletes of Faith, 9. The Ableism of Athlete Wellbeing Support: Additional Needs of the Paralympic Athlete, 10. The Implementation of an Integrated Psychological Support Programme for Injured Athletes: “Stopping Athletes from Falling Off the Edge of the Cliff”, 11. Developing Caring Cultures in Football: A Model for Practice and Change, 12. Supporting an Athlete through Legal Action, 13. Wellbeing and Whistleblowing: What Happens?, 14. Supporting Athlete Careers and Retirement from the Vantage Point of Smaller National Governing Bodies, 15. Athlete Welfare, Stakeholder Responsibility, and Ethics of Care in Elite Sport: An Examination of Para-sport Organisation Approaches in France, 16. Fighting a System Built to Exclude Queer(ing) Bodies: An Imperative for Athlete Wellbeing, 17. The Role of Athletic Identity Foreclosure in the Development of Poor Athlete Mental Health, 18. Supporting Athlete Wellbeing During a Global Pandemic: The Case of COVID-19, Postscript

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Book SynopsisLearning from Serial Winning Coaches provides performance coaches and directors, coach developers, and researchers with the knowledge and tools to affirm and challenge policy and practice and conduct further research to inform future policy and practice in the identification, recruitment, and development of performance coaches.Leading an athlete or team to an Olympic or world championship gold medal or professional league title is a great achievement for a coach; a dream that comes true for a small group of privileged coaches. This outstanding accomplishment can become the defining moment of their careers. Winning multiple golds and championships with different athletes or teams, and across multiple major events spanning decades, is the prerogative of an exclusive club of coaches.This book reveals the secrets, experiences, and practices of 17 of these coaches across 10 sports and 10 different countries. Through a combination of in-depth iTrade ReviewCliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial have chronicled a terrific overview of sport and sports coaching in their latest instalment, Caring determination: Learning from serial winning coaches. Long term success is what every sporting coach is seeking and this latest instalment by Cliff and Sergio provide strategies used by long term successful coaches. In the immortal words of Winston Churchill, "The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you can see"Michael Bohl OAM (A serial winning coach to multiple medallists in 5 OG from 1992, 2008 – 2020 and coach to 8 Olympic & 1 Paralympic medallists, who won 14 individual medals, including 5 gold)"While the athlete or team make excellence happen, the coach makes excellence possible. But how do you create possibility repeatedly and consistently? The why? What? And How? Of that are brilliantly set out in these pages."Frank Dick OBE (Multiple Olympic medal winning coach in Athletics, Head Coach UK Athletics in their "golden era" and global leader in coach development) "With this magnificent research, Cliff Mallett and Sergio Lara-Bercial provide answers to one of the biggest questions in sport: What do Serial Winning Coaches do? What has allowed them to be successful repeatedly and stay at the top for so long? An outstanding piece of work." Marti Perarnau (Former Olympian and Author of best-selling Books Pep Guardiola: The Evolution and Pep Confidential)"The powerful insights provided by serial winning coaches and the authors of this book provide rich material for both practicing coaches and those responsible for the identification and development of coaches in elite sporting settings"Barry Dancer (Australian Men’s Olympic Hockey gold [Athens, 2004] and Bronze medal [Beijing, 2008] winning coach)"This research outlines the ingredients required to be a successful coach based on outstanding individual coaches’ journeys and pathways across different sports. It creates an excellent reference point for football coaches who aspire to greatness. A road map to self-evaluate and continue to grow as a coach. Unmissable."Frank Ludolph (UEFA Head of Technical Development)"The authors reveal the key attributes of superstar sports coaches. This unique study explains how great coaches develop into world leading coaches. It should be on the bookshelf of every ambitious coach."Malcolm Brown (former National Coach at British Athletics and British Triathlon. Coach to Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Champions)"Successful coaches are open-minded and relentless learners who take the time to grow in different areas of leadership. This research provides you with a very practical framework to reflect on your leadership approach and be more specific in your own personal and professional development." Barry Pauwels (Senior Director Technical Development US Soccer)"This book offers a unique perspective on the journey of successful coaches, exploring their developmental milestones and leadership practices. Discover how the balance of care and determination can lead to both high-performance coaching and athlete well-being. A must-read for any aspiring coach." Pyry Lukkarila (Head of Coach Development Finnish Ice Hockey Association)"This book is a great tool to inspire coaches to become the best version of themselves and to be successful. It’s a great example of how research can support sports, coaching, and coach education. It provides practical tools to critically think about yourselves and to be led on your personal journey as a coach by these serial winning coaches." Kris van der Haegen (Head of Coach Education, Royal Belgian Football Association, and Assistant Manager Belgium Women’s Football team. Table of ContentsSection A: Introduction. 1. Serial Winning Coaches (SWC): Why, Who, What, and How. 2. Coming to Know the Person Behind the Coach: Personalities of Serial Winning Coaches. Section B: Pathways. 3. The Learning Journeys of Serial Winning Coaches. 4. The Career Pathways of Serial Winning Coaches. Section C: Caring Determination. 5. Caring Determination – Serial Winning Coaches as Leaders. 6. Expressions of Caring. 7. Expressions of Determination. 8. Drivers, Enablers, and Benefits of Caring Determination. Section D: Striving, Surviving, and Thriving in Elite Sport. 9. Striving and Becoming a SWC. 10. Surviving in the Highly Performative Environment of Elite Sport. 11. From Surviving to Thriving: Holistic Development. 12. Learning from SWC to Inform HP Coach Development.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the Psychology of Soccer presents a detailed understanding of the theories underpinning the psychological issues relating to soccer along with practical insights into effective psychological interventions and strategiesTable of ContentsSection I: Working with Individuals and Teams1. The Transition From Elite Youth To Elite Adult Professional Soccer: A Summary Of Current Literature And Practical Applications2. The role of positive psychology and enjoyment in enhancing sport commitment and maximizing strengths in elite youth soccer3. The Psychology of Penalty Kicks: The Influence of Emotions on Penalty Taker and Goalkeeper Performance 4. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Soccer5. Developing effective on- and off-field leadership in elite soccer: The social identity approach6. The Psychology of Soccer RefereesSection II: Working through Others7. Developing Psychological Skills: Emphasising Life Skills for Positive Youth Development8. Identifying and Delivering a Team-Based Intervention in Elite Youth Soccer: Using Personal-Disclosure Mutual-Sharing (PDMS) to Enhance Team Identification, Resilience, And Coping 9. The Role Of Parents In Developing Elite Soccer Players10. Enhancing Coaching Efficacy in Youth SoccerSection III: Working in the Performance Environment11. Ecology and culture in talent development – a four-step intervention towards cultural leadership in key stakeholders in a Danish soccer academy 12. Applied Psychology in Academy Soccer Settings: A Systems-Led Approach13. A Challenge Culture: Reflections on Implementing a Psychological Skills Programme In Elite Youth Soccer14. Understanding the Effects of Organizational Change in Professional Soccer15. Understanding The Role Of Environment And Culture When Delivering Sport Psychology Services In Elite Women‘S International Soccer16. Assessing the impact of psychology provision in elite youth soccerSection IV: Working to Support Physical and Mental Health Challenges17. Effectively Managing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury and Return to Performance in Elite Women’s Soccer18. Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing Issues in Elite Soccer Players. An Existential Sport Psychology Approach19. Soccer Referee Mental Health: Developing A Network of Soccer Referee Mental Health Champions 20. Stress, Burnout and Perfectionism in Soccer Players

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Book SynopsisMuch is known about the physical strain that athletes' bodies are subjected to and the dangerous aspects of competition immediately spring to mind. But why do athletes train the way they do, and why do they push the limits? Why do some recover well from injury while others struggle? Despite decades of medical and sport science research, a piece has been missing from this picture. Until recently, the role of psychological factors in risk and rehabilitation has been poorly understood. Thankfully, there is increasing awareness of just how crucial these factors can be for predicting injury, improving recovery, developing prevention strategies, and supporting athletes' long-term health. Yet, research in this area is still in its infancy and it can be difficult to synthesize an ever-growing body of knowledge into practical injury management approaches.Using analogies from everyday life, The Mental Impact of Sports Injury bridges the gap between academic research andTable of Contents1. Introduction (What Have I Gotten Myself Into?) 2. Theoretical Models and How to Read Their Instructions (Flat Pack Psychology)3. The Myth of the Injury-prone Athlete (It’s Not Just about Personality After All) 4. The Link between Stress and Sports Injury ("I Didn’t See It Coming") 5. Stress, Coping, and the Missing Link in Training Load (Camel, Meet Straw)6. Exploring the Complexities of Pain (Why It Isn’t "All in Your Head") 7. How Injury Can Be a Positive Thing (Some People Are Just Good at Everything)8. Why Injury Isn’t Generally a Positive Thing (Most People Have to Play the Cards They’re Dealt) 9. Technology and Injury (Living in the Iron(man) Age)10. Navigating Team Dynamics throughout the Injury Process ("Family" Values in a Sport Environment) 11. How Sport Culture and Commodification Influence Injury Experiences (Another One Bites the Dust) 12. When Injuries Lead to Retirement (Calling it a Day) 13. Can We Convince People that Prevention is Important? (But Broccoli is Good for You)14. Learning from Marketing Giants to Sell Athlete Health (What if Prevention Had a Slogan?) 15. Injury Psychology and Young Athletes (Choosing from the Kids’ Menu) 16. Injury Psychology and Para Athletes (Same Same, But Different) 17. Conclusion (Where Do We Go from Here?)

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Book SynopsisWhy should we exercise? When should we exercise? Why donât we exercise? The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why, and how we exercise. It explores the barriers and motivators to exercise for children, teenagers, adults, and retirees as well as for those living with a chronic health condition. It shows how when we personalise activity programmes, exercise becomes a life-affirming, life-lengthening habit.Using real-life case studies from those who work with exercisers at all levels, The Psychology of Exercise shows us the huge value that comes from exercising in every stage of our lives.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Theories of Exercise The Psychology of Exercise for Children The Psychology of Exercise for Teenagers The Psychology of Exercise for Adults The Psychology of Exercise for Retirees The Psychology of Exercise with a Health Condition The Psychology of Exercise Addiction

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the motivations behind those who partake in extreme sports can be difficult for some. If the popular conception holds that the incentive behind extreme sports participation is entirely to do with risking oneâs life, then this confusion will continue to exist. However, an in-depth examination of the phenomenology of the extreme sport experience yields a much more complex picture.This book revisits the definition of extreme sports as those activities where a mismanaged mistake or accident would most likely result in death. Extreme sports are not necessarily synonymous with risk and participation may not be about risk-taking. Participants report deep inner transformations that influence world views and meaningfulness, feelings of coming home and authentic integration as well as a freedom beyond the everyday. Phenomenologically, these experiences have been interpreted as transcendent of time, other, space and body. Extreme sport participation therefore points to a more potent, life-enhancing endeavour worthy of further investigation. This book adopts a broad hermeneutic phenomenological approach to critique the assumed relationship to risk-taking, the death wish and the concept of No Fear in extreme sports, and repositions the experience in a previously unexplored manner.This is valuable reading for students and academics interested in Sports Psychology, Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Tourism, Leisure Studies and the practical applications of phenomenology.Table of Contents1. Extreme Sports 2. Principals of Phenomenology 3. Translating Principles into Practice4. Phenomenology and Extreme Sports: An Hermeneutic Phenomenological Methodology 5. The Risk Hypothesis6. The Death-Wish Hypothesis7. The ‘No Fear’ Hypothesis 8. Experience of Transformation9. Becoming Who You Are10. Experience of Freedom11. Evoking the Ineffable12. Returning to the Life-World of Extreme Sport

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Book SynopsisNonlinear Pedagogy is a powerful paradigm for understanding human movement and for designing effective teaching, coaching and training programmes in sport, exercise and physical education (PE). It addresses the inherent complexity in learning movement skills, viewing the learner, the learning environment and the teacher or coach as a complex interacting system. The constraints of individual practice tasks provide the platform for functional movement behaviours to emerge during practice and performance. The second edition includes new materials, of practical, theoretical and empirical relevance, to enhance understanding of how to implement a Nonlinear Pedagogy to support learning in sport, PE and physical activity. There is updated, in-depth discussion on the various pedagogical principles that support Nonlinear Pedagogy and how these principles are applicable in learning designs in sports and physical education. There is further emphasis on examining how transfer of learning Table of Contents1. Overview and Introduction to Skill Performance and Learning from an Ecological Dynamics Perspective2. (Re)organising Movement System Degrees of Freedom to Achieve Intended Task Goals: The Basis for Skilled Performance in Sport3. An Ecological Dynamics rationale for a Nonlinear Pedagogy4. Nonlinear Pedagogy: An Overview of Key Principles5. How Functional, Adaptive Variability Can Promote Individualised Learning6. Specificity of Transfer and Representative Learning Design7. How Should We Use Informational Constraints in Nonlinear Pedagogy?8. Relations between Nonlinear Pedagogy and Games-based Teaching Approaches9. The Motivational Impact of Nonlinear Pedagogy10. Emotions of Learning in a Nonlinear Pedagogy Perspective11. How Principles of Nonlinear Pedagogy Can Support Talent Development12. Applications of a Nonlinear Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sport Contexts

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Book SynopsisEconomists have entered into the realm of sports to provide what they believe to be more cogent explanations for sport-related behaviour and to suggest ways in which incentives can improve sports outcomes. But prices and income, the traditional workhorses of conventional economics, can only provide partial explanations and understandings. Drawing on a bounded rationality approach to behavioural economics, this book demonstrates the analytical insights to be gained by supplementing the conventional economics toolbox with psychological, cognitive, sociological, and institutional factors.The international cast list of contributors cover a wide range of sports topics on which a behavioural approach can reveal new insights. These include preferences, managerial, efficiency, choking, doping, favouritism, athlete well- being, and spectator behaviour. Throughout the book, there is an emphasis on the cognitive limits to smart decision-making as well as the critical role played by the Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Behavioural Sports Economics Part 1The Big Picture Chapter 2. Sport as a Behavioural Economics Lab Chapter 3. Sports Performance, Procedural Rationality and Organizational Inefficiency Chapter 4. Institutional Dynamics in Sports – How Governance, Rules and Technology Interact Part 2Incentives, Governance, and Sports Behaviour Chapter 5. Wrong Behaviour Due to Wrong Incentives: How to Transform Doping into a Self-defeating Game Chapter 6. Discrimination, Disequilibrium and Disincentives: Behavioural Economics in Women’s Sport Chapter 7. Winner Alright? New Evidence on High-Stakes Bidding and Returns to Ownership in the Thoroughbred Horseracing Industry Part 3Momentum and Reference Points in Sports Behaviour Chapter 8. Does Psychological Momentum Differ for Home and Away Teams? Evidence from Penalty Shoot-Outs in European Cups Chapter 9. Reference Point Behaviour and Sports Chapter 10. The Importance of the Serve in Winning Points in Tennis: A Bayesian Analysis Using Data for the Two Winners of the 2019 French Open Singles Part 4Heuristics, Sports, Behaviour and Outcomes Chapter 11. Beauty, Preferences and Choice Exemplified in the Sports Market Chapter 12. Moneyball and Decision-Making Heuristics: An Intersection of Statistics and Practical Expertise Part 5Fans, Fan Behaviour, and Sports Outcomes Chapter 13. Reference Dependent Preferences, Outcome Uncertainty, and Sports Fan Behaviour: A Review of the Literature Chapter 14. Moving towards behavioural stadium attendance demand research: First lessons learned from exploring football spectator no-show behaviour in Europe Part 6Happiness, and Socioeconomics Determinants of Sports Participation Chapter 15. The Relationship of Happiness and Sport Chapter 16. Using Behavioral Economics to Improve Health Through Sports Participation and Physical Activity Chapter 17. Socio-Economic and Demographic Correlates of Sports Participation in Canada

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Book SynopsisThis book provides readers with concrete, tangible tools for treating athletes with eating disorders by discussing issues that are unique to this population and introducing specific ideas to help facilitate recovery among this population.Dr. Bennett integrates her experiences in sport and mental health to provide a comprehensive resource for all healthcare providers who support athletes with eating disorders. Traditional sport psychology interventions are translated into clinical action to help therapists align with the athletic identities of individuals recovering from eating disorders. From diagnosis and neurobiology to athletic identity and excellence, this book covers a range of topics to help readers build their own toolboxes of creative and clinically sound psychological interventions.This comprehensive guide provides professionals who are new to the field with essential knowledge pertaining to the treatment of eating disorders and offers experienced healthcare pTrade Review"As a coach, leader and psychologist working with athletes over the past 40 years I often have been confronted by athletes experiencing eating disorders. Where was this book when I needed it? Fortunately, it has arrived and Dr. Bennett has provided a thorough, probing and comprehensive road map into the what, why and how of this global issue. In Chinese, the word for crisis means both danger and opportunity. Yes, eating disorders are a crisis on many levels but they are also an opportunity as Kate so beautifully points out, how suffering can lead to great results in the recovery process. She eloquently discusses how such a crisis is actually the ultimate competition with the freedom of recovery being the greatest reward, perhaps greater than a national championship. Such mental and emotional reframing will empower every athlete to take on the challenge of going beyond one of life's greatest challenges. If you work with athletes, you must read this book."— Jerry Lynch, PhD, founder and CEO of Way of Champions, athlete, and author of The Competitive Buddha and 13 more on Leadership and Performance "Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders is a valuable resource for treatment providers, athletes, parents, and sport personnel who want to increase understanding and attunement specific to eating disorders in sport. Kate Bennett provides a sound framework for conceptualizing the multifaceted and complex nature of eating disorders in athletes. In addition, practical and effective interventions are outlined to appropriately facilitate needed healing and change while honoring an athlete’s identity, values, and unique disposition." —Riley Nickols, PhD, CEDS, counseling and sport psychologist, director of the Victory Program at McCallum Place, founder of Mind Body Endurance"Bravo Kate Bennett for tackling the very complex problem where eating disorders and athletes intertwine. Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders is fraught with nuisance and requires the ability to understand and empathize with the kind of training, discipline and mental toughness that is required for peak performance while at the same time being able to challenge when things get out of hand and an eating or exercise disorder develops. The important point is made over and over that these are not easy black and white issues but take a nuanced approach. As a clinician for decades and now founder of an institute where I train and certify eating disorder coaches, I was impressed that Kate Bennett sees herself as a therapist and coach to athletes and believes that this combination is critical. In my experience all eating disorder clients need both of these elements in their treatment providers. This book is an absolute necessity to any eating disorder clinician’s library and should be required reading for coaches as well." —Carolyn Costin, The Carolyn Costin Institute, author 8 Keys to Recovery From an Eating Disorder, The Eating Disorder Sourcebook and more, Carolyncostin.com"This book wins a gold medal! Dr. Kate Bennett innovatively unites the clinical and athletic worlds to bring you an original, applicable and action-focused guide to support athletes with eating disorders! She brings her creativity and expansive knowledge to the court to provide the field with this much needed resource. This book is a must-read for any clinician or coach that wants to deepen their understanding of eating disorders and strengthen their work with their athletes!" —Amanda S. Tierney, MS, CSCS, CEDS, strength and conditioning coach at the Victory Program at McCallum Place, founder of Discovering Balance: Fitness Coaching and Support"I highly recommend Dr. Bennett’s new book, Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders for everyone, including primary care providers, therapists, athletic coaches or individuals who have struggled or are struggling with disordered eating. Dr. Bennett’s book is the first book I’ve come across in my 3 decades of medical practice that goes beyond providing definitions for specific DSM disorders. Refreshingly, she recognizes that the approach to helping athletes recover from disordered eating is different. This book is ground-breaking, easy to read for both medical and non-medical providers, and a wonderful handbook mapping out key elements for diagnosis and treatment for all stages of recovery. As a provider who is privileged to work with athletes at all levels (professional to recreational), and an MD who believes in evidence-based medicine, I know that this book will become one of my trusted resources!" —Kiki (Nicole) Silver, MD, ABAARM, founder/owner of Boulder Peak Health, PC, www.boulderpeakhealth.com "Athletics is a unique, pressure-packed performance culture that some mental health professionals do not fully understand. While sports present opportunities for self-esteem, social support, and resilience, sport participation also increases risk for eating disorders. When athletes develop eating disordered behaviors, they need professionals who appreciate the distinctive dynamics involved in recovery and wellness in an athletic system. This book is a fantastic primer for teaching such cultural competence to professionals in mental health, athletic medicine, and sports nutrition. Dr. Bennett starts with the fundamentals of diagnosis, treatment, biology, and medical complications. Section two enhances understanding of athletic culture by exploring norms, identity, imbalances, and barriers to treatment. A diversity of case examples illustrates these principles. Section three (my favorite) embraces the best aspects of sport to battle one of the toughest opponents athletes face: the eating disorder. How can athletes bring their grit, competitiveness, training, and drive for excellence to the pursuit of health and balance? Dr. Bennett provides insightful and creative strategies that I’m excited to implement in my own practice." —Jen Carter, PhD, ABPP, lead sport psychologist, Ohio State University Sports Medicine, associate professor, Clinical, OSU Psychiatry and Behavioral Health"The author of this remarkable book highlights unique strategies which offer exceptional guidance to those in the role of supporting elite athletes with body image and/or eating concerns. As both a seasoned clinician and elite athlete, Dr. Kate Bennett skillfully teaches us how to understand and interpret the nuances of an athlete's experience – such as the pursuit of perfection –which can negatively affect not only performance but the ability to maintain one’s health and well-being. Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders will be a pivotal resource where the reader will learn of useful approaches on how to reduce ongoing stress levels, work through the pressure to perform - and equally important, address unhealthy eating disordered thoughts and behaviors. As a provider honored to be on this journey with countless athletes, this "roadmap to recovery" will be recommended to each and every colleague on behalf of the athletes in their care. This is a must read for the entire athletic community!" —Dawn Hynes, MSW, founder and CEO, Hynes Recovery Services"Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders is a brilliant manual for athletes, coaches and sports psychologists alike. In a world of pop-culture treatments for serious psychological ailments, Dr. Bennett is a breath of fresh air with practical advice based on evidence and practice." —Jason Koop, author of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning"In my work as a clinician in a sport setting, I am often looking for substantive resources for myself and my clients. Dr. Bennett’s book provides just that. This book takes a developmental approach to educate the reader to the nuances of eating disorders, sport, and the coming together of those two worlds. Her balanced approach of using research, anecdotes and case studies is a refreshing way of approaching such a complex and concerning topic." —Christopher M. Bader, PhD, LP, CMPC, counseling & sport psychologist"This book is one of the first of its kind to take the traits that make an athlete excel and use those towards their recovery from an eating disorder. Dr. Bennett combines common language with familiar sport tactics to improve clinicians’ ability to connect with their athlete. Kate's knowledge as an athlete and coach help clinicians understand the line between what is driven and what is destructive. One must understand the culture in sport and the culture in society that our athletes live in. This resource is unique in its consideration of both. A must for all clinicians treating athletes with eating disorders." —Rebecca McConville, MS, RD, LD, CSSD, CEDRD-S, sports specialist and eating disorder dietitian supervisor, Rebecca McConville Consulting"This is a must read for anyone that works with athletes in the coaching, high performance, academic or sports medicine space. It also holds great insight for parents working to ensure their young athletes are maintaining optimal health in the pursuit of their performance goals. Dr. Bennett expertly presents the complexity of eating disorders with a tenor of eloquence and empathy while maintaining resolute focus on problem solving and patient treatment." —Derick Williamson, MEd, USA Paratriathlon Resident Team coach, USA Paratriathlon National Team coach, USAC, USAT and USA Paratriathlon certified coachTable of ContentsPart I Foundations for the Treatment of Eating Disorders; 1. Diagnostically Speaking; 2. Treatment Basics; 3. Defiance or Desperation: The Reality of Biologically Based Mental Illness; 4. Beyond the Brain: The Physical Effects of Disordered Eating Behaviors; Part II Bridging the Gap; 5. Shades of Gray; 6. Me, Myself, and I: Honoring the Athlete; 7. Objectified: Body Image in Sport; 8. Imbalanced: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S); 9. Passion versus Placation: Understanding Movement Among Athletes; Part III Leveraging Past Success; 10. A Case Against Perfection; 11. The Willingness to Suffer; 12. The Power of Competition; 13. Lasting Belief: Confidence in Recovery; 14. The Coach’s Hat.

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Book SynopsisAthletic Development: A Psychological Perspective is an examination of the psychological factors that help or hinder the development of participants in sport. This includes influences such as families, coach-athlete interactions, and transitional episodes on an individual's pathway in sport. This edited collection of topical chapters shines a unique psychological perspective on the athlete's development through sport. It explores a range of contemporary themes that influence athlete's development including: An introduction to athletic development which orientates a holistic, psychological perspective of the athletic development process. Social influences on athletic development, which explores the impact of varied social influences (e.g., coach, family, peers, school) on sports participation and performance from a psychological perspective. Athlete wellbeing, which explores various aspects influencing mental health and wTable of ContentsIntroduction Section I: Athletic Development: A Holistic View of the Journey 1. What Is Athletic Development? 2. How Did We Get Here? Exploring the Evolution of Athletic Development Perspectives 3. Transitions on the Athlete Journey: A Holistic Perspective 4. Retirement from Sport: The Final Transition 5. Researching Athletic Development Section II: Social Influences on the Athlete’s Journey 6. Coach-Athlete Relationships: The Role of Ability, Intentions and Integrity 7. Towards Mutual Understanding: Communication and Conflict in Coaching 8. Creating an Optimal Motivational Climate for Effective Coaching 9. The Family Behind the Athlete 10. How Does the School Setting Influence Athletic Development? Section III: Mental Health and Wellbeing on the Athlete’s Journey 11. Understanding Mental Health and Wellbeing in Sport 12. Developing Resilience on the Athlete’s Journey 13. Thriving in Athletic Development Environments 14. Athlete Welfare for Optimal Athletic Development Section IV: Conclusions 15. Effective Athletic Development: Closing Thoughts

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly, accessible text will enable new students to understand the basic concepts of sport skills acquisition. Each chapter covers important theoretical background and shows how this theory can be applied through practical examples from the world of sport. The book also examines the ways in which skills can be developed most effectively and addresses issues such as: characteristics and classifications of abilities and skills in sport information processing in sport motor programmes and motor control phases of learning presentation of skills and practices. A valuable resource for students and teachers in physical education, sport studies and sports science courses as well as for coaches who want to develop their theoretical knowledge.Table of Contents1 Characteristics and classification of skills in sport 2 Characteristics and classification of abilities in sport 3 Information processing in sport 4 Motor programmes and motor control 5 Individual differences 6 Theories of learning 7 Phases of learning and learning curves 8 Presentation of skills and practices 9 Guidance, teaching and learning styles

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Book SynopsisExercise dependence or addiction has been described as a ''positive addiction'', but it can have links with damaging dysfunctional and excessive behaviours, including eating disorders. Clinical and sport psychologists now acknowledge the condition and report that it can be found in recreational exercisers and competitive athletes.This is the first text to provide a comprehensive guide to exercise dependence. The text contains case studies and reviews research into exercise dependence in both ''exercise'' and ''sports'' contexts. The authors examine the condition in the widest sense, exploring different types of exercise dependence, risk factors associated with the condition, the experiences and motivational characteristics of sufferers, links with eating disorders, and a number of approaches to counselling.This text will be of significant interest to psychologists working in sport, health and clinical practice, as well as to athletes and sports coaches, particularly thTable of Contents1. Over the Top: An Introduction to Exercise Dependence 2. A Foundation for Understanding: Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Dependencies 3. Feel the Buzz: The Positive Psychological Pay-Off from Exercise 4. Driven to be Thin: Eating Disorders and How They Develop 5. Getting Thin to Win: Athletes Eating Disorders and Exercise Dependence 6. Hooked on Exercise: Personality and Motivation in Primary and Secondary Exercise Dependence 7. 'Can't do Without my Exercise': What Exercise Dependent People say about Themselves and their Dependency 8. Taking Stock: Return to Brown's (1997) Model and Possible Intervention. Appendix A: Getting Started with Reversal Theory

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Book SynopsisMotor Learning in Practice explores the fundamental processes of motor learning and skill acquisition in sport, and explains how a constraints-led approach can be used to design more effective learning environments for sports practice and performance. Drawing on ecological psychology, the book examines the interaction of personal, environmental and task-specific constraints in the development of motor skills, and then demonstrates how an understanding of those constraints can be applied in a wide range of specific sports and physical activities. The first section of the book contains two chapters that offer an overview of the key theoretical concepts that underpin the constraints-led approach. These chapters also examine the development of fundamental movement skills in children, and survey the most important instructional strategies that can be used to develop motor skills in sport. The second section of the book contains eighteen chapters that apply these prinTable of ContentsPart 1 1. The Constraints-based Approach to Motor Learning: Implications for a Non-linear Pedagogy in Sport and Physical Education 2. Instructions as Constraints in Motor Skill Acquisition 3. Building the Foundations: Skill Acquisition in Children Part 2 4. Perceptual Training for Basketball Shooting 5. Saving Penalties, Scoring Penalties 6. Stochastic Perturbations in Athletics Field Events Enhance Skill Acquisition 7. Interacting Constraints and Inter-limb Co-ordination in Swimming 8. The Changing Face of Practice for Developing Perception: Action Skill in Cricket 9. The "Nurdle to Leg" and Other Ways of Winning Cricket Matches 10. Manipulating Tasks Constraints to Improve Tactical Knowledge and Collective Decision-making in Rugby Union 11. The Ecological Dynamics of Decision-making in Sailing 12. Using Constraints to Enhance Decision-Making in Team Sports 13. Skill Development in Canoeing and Kayaking: An Individualised Approach 14. A Constraints-led Approach to Coaching Association Football: The Role of Perceptual Information and the Acquisition of Co-ordination 15. Identifying Constraints on Children with Movement Difficulties: Implications for Pedagogues and Clinicians 16. Augmenting Golf Practice Through the Manipulation of Physical and Informational Constraints 17. Skill Acquisition in Dynamic Ball Sports: Monitoring and Controlling Action-effects 18. A Constraints-based Training Intervention in Boxing 19. Researching Co-ordination Skill 20. Skill Acquisition in Tennis: Equipping Learners for Success

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Book SynopsisThe emotional highs and lows of competitive sport, whether experienced as a competitor, spectator or coach may be the essential ingredient that gives sport its universal and compelling appeal. Emotion is clearly a pervasive force within competitive sport, and this is reflected in the burgeoning interest over recent decades in athletesâ emotions and strategies for coping with these emotions. The interplay between emotion and coping is a critical factor in determining, through its influence on key psychological functions, an athleteâs potential success in competitive sport. This fully revised and updated edition of the classic text on coping and emotion in sport goes further than any other book in examining the central role that these two factors play in sports performance.The book explores theory and measurement, current research, and contemporary issues and special populations respectively. Each chapter closely integrates cutting-edge research themes with discussion of practical and applied issues, with case studies and reflections from practitioners working in elite sport woven throughout the book. With contributions from leading international scholars and consultant psychologists, this book is vital reading for all students and professionals working in sport psychology.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface 1. Coping Processes in Sport 2. Emotion in Sport: Antecedents and Performance Consequences 3. Coping with Trauma in Sport 4. Measurement Issues in Emotion and Emotion Regulation 5. Coping in Sport through Social Support 6. Social Influence on Emotion in Sport 7. Key Movements in Directional Research in Competitive Anxiety 8. Enhancing Positive Emotion in Sport 9. Coping and Emotion in Disability Sport 10. The Consequences and Control of Emotions in Elite Athletes 11. The Emotional Response to Athletic Injury: Re-Injury Anxiety 12. Losing to Win: A Clinical Perspective on the Experience of Loss Among Elite Athletes 13. Elite Athletes’ Experiences of Coping with Stress 14. Working as a Sport Psychologist at two Olympic Games: A Humanistic Approach 15. Learning to cope in extreme environments: Solo Endurance Ocean Sailing 16. Coping and Emotion in Sport: Future Directions

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Book Synopsis What are the challenges and potential pitfalls of real research? What decision-making process is followed by successful researchers? The Research Process in Sport, Exercise and Health fills an important gap in the research methods literature. Conventional research methods textbooks focus on theory and descriptions of hypothetical techniques, while the peer-reviewed research literature is mainly concerned with discussion of data and the significance of results. In this book, a team of successful researchers from across the full range of sub-disciplines in sport, exercise and health discuss real pieces of research, describing the processes they went through, the decisions that they made, the problems they encountered and the things they would have done differently. As a result, the book goes further than any other in bringing the research process to life, helping students identify potential issues and problems with their own research Table of Contents1. Sports Ethics 2. Exercise And Health 3. Sports Management 4. Exercise Physiology 5. Sociology Of Sport 6. Sports Biomechanics 7. Sports Coaching 8. Strength And Conditioning 9. Sports Psychology 10. Performance Analysis 11. Sports Development 12. Exercise Physiology 13. Sports Psychology

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Book SynopsisCan a better understanding of group dynamics raise individual and team athletic performance or improve the outcomes of exercise interventions?Much human behaviour in sport and exercise settings is embedded within groups, where individualsâ cognitions, emotions, and behaviours influence and are influenced by other group members. Now in a fully revised, updated, and expanded second edition, Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory, research, and applied practice, covering core themes and cutting-edge topics as well as highlighting directions for future research. The book is organised into five thematic sections:Part 1: The Self in GroupsPart 2: Leadership in GroupsPart 3: Group EnvironmentPart 4: Motivation in GroupsPart 5: Socio-Environmental Issues in GroupsThis new edition includes seven completely new chapters, exploring important emerging issues such as social identity, the family, co-ordination and shared knowledge within sport teams, the group as a vehicle for facilitating individual behavior change, social support and emotion regulation, peer leadership, and cultural perspectives in relation to group dynamics.No other book on group dynamics in sport or exercise offers such a close examination of the evidence base, and therefore Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology is important reading for all students, researchers, or practitioners working in sport or exercise psychology, kinesiology, sport and exercise science, sports coaching, or physical education.Trade Review"The contributors to this work summarize a wealth of literature on group dynamics and athletic success. In doing so, they make the clear point that one reason these dynamics have been so poorly understood is that exercise and sport psychology have been predominantly atheoretical. Many of the essays (such as chapter 2, "Personality Processes and Group Dynamics in Sport Teams") make excellent progress in addressing this lack of theory. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers but especially professionals"– R. E. Osborne, Texas State University, CHOICE MagazineTable of ContentsPreface Foreword Part I: The Self in Groups Chapter 1: Emotional Intelligence – A Framework for Examining Emotions in Sport and Exercise Groups Chapter 2: ‘Into The Mix’: Personality Processes and Group Dynamics in Sport Teams Chapter 3: A Social Identity Perspective on Group Processes in Sport and Exercise Part II: Leadership in Groups Chapter 4: Transformational Leadership in Sport Chapter 5: Coach-Athlete Relationships and Attachment Styles Within Sport Teams Chapter 6: Proxy Agency and Other-Efficacy in Physical Activity Chapter 7: Athlete Leadership in Sport Part III: Group Environment Chapter 8: Role Perceptions in Sport Groups Chapter 9: Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise Settings Chapter 10: Group Integration Interventions in Exercise: Theory, Practice, and Future Directions Chapter 11: Efficacy of a Group-Mediated Cognitive Behavioral Intervention: A Decade of Physical Activity Research Chapter 12: The Family as a Context for Physical Activity Promotion Chapter 13: Coping, Social Support, and Emotion Regulation in Teams Chapter 14: Coordination in Sports Teams. Part IV: Motivation in Groups Chapter 15: Self-Determined Motivation in Sport and Exercise Groups Chapter 16: Group Functioning Through Optimal Achievement Goals Chapter 17: Collective Efficacy Beliefs and Sport Part V: Socio-environmental Issues in Groups Chapter 18: Cultural Diversity Within Group Dynamics in Sport Chapter 19: Gendered Social Dynamics in Sport

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Book SynopsisThis new four-volume collection from Routledge includes the key articles, book chapters, and other essays in the philosophy of sport. It covers different areas of philosophy (e.g. ethics, metaphysics); different enduring topics (e.g. what counts as fair play, whether sport can be defined or not); different time periods (early 'classic' articles and more modern contributions); cross-cultural perspectives (authors from around the world); and a topically diverse subject matter (including the phenomena of sport, games, play, embodiment, and the like). Designed to acquaint new students and more advanced researchers with the best literature available, as well as a synopsis of what has attracted philosophic attention, what is known, and what is still being analysed, the collection will also help readers draw conclusions about what lies ahead in the philosophy of sport. Including a new introduction by the editors and fully indexed, this âmini-libraryâ of the very best and most influential writings on the philosophy of sport is destined to be valued by researchers and students as an essential work of reference.

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Book SynopsisIn the past few decades there has been increasing recognition of the role of perception in successful sport performance. Athletes are dependent upon a constant supply of accurate and reliable information from the environment whilst performing complex movements. Visual Perception and Action in Sport examines the information which is perceived by the human visual system and the way it is utilised to support actions in sport. It focuses attention on the rich diversity of sport-related studies drawn together from a number of theoretical approaches. Divided into three sections, this book covers:* cognition in action indirect theories of perception and action* direct theories of perception and action* skill acquisition in sport.Each of the sections feature their own learning objectives and summary so students can easily access specific information, and each chapter includes study questions to help students revise what they have lTable of ContentsPart 1. Cognition in Action: Indirect theories of perception and action - An overview 1. Attention in Sport 2. The Visual System Hardware: Sport functional properties 3. Anticipation and Decision Making in Sport 4. Visual Search Strategy and Sports Performance Part 2. Perception and Action: Direct theories of perception and action 5. Information and Dynamics: The dynamical systems approach Part 3. Skill Acquisition in Sport: Cognitive and dynamical systems perspectives - The acquisition of movement co-ordination 6. Observational Learning in Sport

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Book SynopsisUses original case studies to demonstrate the application of sport psychology across a variety of sports. Shows' real world' integration of different areas of theory and practice for performance enhancement. Each case study will demonstrate scientific and intellectual rigour, an evidence-based approach and reflective practice.Trade Review"Overall, the text is a sensibly organized, well referenced and scholarly volume. It blends solid theoretical underpinnings with the applied practice of psychologists with athletes, teams, and organizations." (American Psychological Association, Summer 2010) "A very welcome addition to sport psychology library.... Great insights into the practical challenges and quandaries sport psychologists are faced with. Its user friendly layout, practical nature, and detailed real-life experiences of working with athletes in the applied field makes it an enjoyable read not only for students, academics, and trainee sport psychologist, but also for range of sport professionals." (The Sports Psychologist, December 2009) "Applied Sport Psychology: A Case-Based Approach edited by Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder is without a doubt a very welcome addition to sport psychology library. I personally could not think of better persons to edit such a book, as both authors are not only exceptional academics, but also highly reputable sport psychology consultants." (Dr. Monna Arvinen-Barrow, The University of Northampton, 2009) "A strength of the book is the emphasis given to reflective practice. The best case-studies, explore evaluations of intervention(s) and consultant effectiveness in depth and demonstrate the importance of relationship aspects of consulting. These sections within the book are essential reading for students and would likely benefit a far-reaching audience of practicing psychologists in any field." (Jonathan Bint, The Psychologist, 2009) "Between them the authors have a wide range of experience, expertise and philosophy. The quite unique combination of these attributes in each case study ensures the content of the book it extremely varied and for that reason stimulating and engrossing." (Prof. Ian Maynard, Sport and Exercise Psychology Review) "This publication provides a welcome addition to the sport psychology literature in moving away from the traditional research/theory/review-style texts and describing what applied sport psychologists actually do." (Dr. Neil Weston, The Sport and Exercise Scientist (BASES) ) Table of ContentsSeries Preface xiii Preface xv Authors' Biographies xvii Acknowledgements xxi 1 Introduction 1 Brian Hemmings and Tim Holder 1.1 The cognitive–behavioural approach 1 1.2 Types of assessments and interventions 2 1.3 Techniques and skills 2 1.4 Reflective practice 3 References 4 SECTION A Working with Individuals 5 2 Enhancing Self-Efficacy in Professional Tennis: Intensive Work for Life on the Tour Chris Harwood 2.1 Introduction/background information 7 2.2 Initial needs assessment 9 2.3 From identified needs into intervention objectives 14 2.4 Interventions and monitoring 15 2.5 Evaluation of interventions 25 2.6 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 27 2.7 Summary 29 Questions for students 30 References 31 3 Managing Distractions in Test Cricket 33 Brian Hemmings 3.1 Introduction/background information 33 3.2 Initial needs assessment 34 3.3 Interventions and monitoring 36 3.4 Evaluation of interventions 42 3.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 44 3.6 Summary 47 Questions for students 48 References 48 4 Consultancy in the Ring: Psychological Support to a World Champion Professional Boxer 51 Andrew M. Lane 4.1 Introduction/background information 51 4.2 Initial needs assessment 52 4.3 Intervention and monitoring 54 4.4 Evaluation of intervention 58 4.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/refelective practice 59 4.6 Summary 62 Questions for students 63 References 63 5 Creating Positive Performance Beliefs: The Case of a Tenpin Bowler 65 Caroline Marlow 5.1 Introduction/background information 65 5.2 Initial needs assessment 66 5.3 Interventions and monitoring 69 5.4 Evaluation of intervention 80 5.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 82 5.6 Summary 85 Questions for students 85 References 86 6 Enhancing Confidence in a Youth Golfer 89 Iain Greenlees 6.1 Introduction/background information 89 6.2 Initial needs assessment 90 6.3 Interventions and monitoring 95 6.4 Evaluation of interventions 101 6.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 102 6.6 Summary 104 Questions for students 105 References 105 SECTION B Working with Teams and Squads 109 7 Delivering Sport Psychology to Olympic Rowers: Beyond Psychological Skills Training 111 Chris Shambrook 7.1 Introduction/background information 111 7.2 Initial needs assessment 113 7.3 Interventions and monitoring 115 7.4 Evaluation of interventions 128 7.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 130 7.6 Summary 135 Questions for students 136 References 137 8 Delivering Educational Workshops for Age-Group Rugby League Players: Experiences of a Trainee Sport Psychologist 139 Jenny Page 8.1 Introduction/background information 139 8.2 Initial needs assessment – season one 140 8.3 Intervention and monitoring – season one 141 8.4 Evaluation of intervention – season one 143 8.5 Needs assessment – season two 147 8.6 Intervention and monitoring – season two 149 8.7 Evaluation of intervention – season two 152 8.8 Summary 156 Questions for students 156 References 157 9 Team Goal Setting in Professional Football 161 Richard Thelwell 9.1 Introduction/background information 161 9.2 Initial needs assessment 162 9.3 Interventions and monitoring 166 9.4 Evaluation of intervention 173 9.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 175 9.6 Summary 177 Questions for students 177 References 178 SECTION C Working with Support Staff 181 10 Role Development and Delivery of Sport Psychology at the Paralympic Games 183 Jonathan Katz 10.1 Introduction/background information 183 10.2 Assessing the requirements/needs of the HQ role 186 10.3 Interventions and monitoring 190 10.4 Evaluation of interventions/role 193 10.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 195 10.6 Epilogue 198 10.7 Summary 199 Questions for students 199 References 200 11 An Integrated Multi-disciplinary Support Service for an Injured Rubgy Union Lock 203 Sarah Cecil, Raphael Brandon and James Moore 11.1 Introduction/background information 203 11.2 Initial needs assessment 204 11.3 Interventions and monitoring 207 11.4 Evaluation of intervention 213 11.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 215 11.6 Summary 219 Questions for students 220 References 220 12 Developing Coach Education Materials in Table Tennis – Applying a Cyclical Model of Performance 223 Tim Holder 12.1 Introduction/background information 223 12.2 Initial needs assessment 227 12.3 Intervention and monitoring 229 12.4 Evaluation of intervention 233 12.5 Evaluation of consultant effectiveness/reflective practice 234 12.6 Summary 235 Questions for students 236 References 236 Index 239

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