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This book is designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of high-level sports performers. The authors integrate the relevant qualitative and quantitative research literatures with practical knowledge gained via their own personal experience of working with elite athletes.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.

Why Write Yet Another Book on Psychological Preparation?

CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PSYCHOLOGICALPREPARATION FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE.

Basic Psychological Skills.

Self-Confidence.

Motivation.

Arousal and Activation.

Stress and Anxiety.

Concentration and Attention Control.

Coping with Adversity.

IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS.

A Unifying Model of Psychological Preparation for Peak AthleticPerformance.

Future Research Directions.

Implications for Guiding Practice.

Understand Psychological Preparation for Sport

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 22/10/1996
      ISBN13: 9780471957874, 978-0471957874
      ISBN10: 0471957879
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book is designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of high-level sports performers. The authors integrate the relevant qualitative and quantitative research literatures with practical knowledge gained via their own personal experience of working with elite athletes.

      Table of Contents
      INTRODUCTION.

      Why Write Yet Another Book on Psychological Preparation?

      CURRENT STATE OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PSYCHOLOGICALPREPARATION FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE.

      Basic Psychological Skills.

      Self-Confidence.

      Motivation.

      Arousal and Activation.

      Stress and Anxiety.

      Concentration and Attention Control.

      Coping with Adversity.

      IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS.

      A Unifying Model of Psychological Preparation for Peak AthleticPerformance.

      Future Research Directions.

      Implications for Guiding Practice.

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