Description
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book on the history, theory, and practice of mindfulness in sport offers a fresh, exciting approach to performance enhancement for athletes and coaches at all levels.
Trade ReviewMindfulness exploration has recently grown quite popular, and the authors of this work masterfully integrate mindfulness with the realm of sports and exercise…. Engaging in mindfulness allows athletes to attend to the present and remain in tune with their mind and body—essential techniques for anyone who wishes to strengthen their mental fortitude. The practical applications provided in this book would be of value to anyone involved in performance enhancement. * Choice *
Table of Contents Foreword
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Preface
Introduction
Part I. Being a Mindful Performer
Chapter 1. Overcoming the Mental Training Paradox
Chapter 2. The Long Past but Short History of Mindfulness in Sport
Chapter 3. Going With the Flow: Mindfulness and Peak Performance
Part II. Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Chapter 4. MSPE Session 1: Building Mindfulness Fundamentals
Chapter 5. MSPE Session 2: Strengthening the Muscle of AttentionMSPE Session 3: Stretching the Body's Limits Mindfully
Chapter 6. MSPE Session 4: Embracing "What Is" in Stride
Chapter 7. MSPE Session 5: Embodying the Mindful Performer
Chapter 8. MSPE Session 6: Ending the Beginning
Part III. Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Theory, Research, Practice, and Beyond
Chapter 10. Pathways From MSPE to Peak Performance
Chapter 11. Empirical Support for MSPE
Chapter 12. Tips for Participants: Getting the Most Out of MSPE
Chapter 13. Tips for Leaders: Enhancing the Effectiveness of MSPE
Chapter 14. Performance Applications Beyond Sport
Part IV. Case Studies
Chapter 15. Case Study 1: John the Outfielder
Chapter 16. Case Study 2: Angie the Basketball Coach
References
Index
About the Authors
