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Athletic 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 w

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    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

Athletic Development

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 7 December 2021
      ISBN-13 9780367721022
      978-0367721022
      ISBN-10 0367721023
      Also in:
      Sports psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Athletic 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 w

        Table of Contents

        Introduction

        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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