A Practical Guide to Sports Psychology

A Practical Guide to Sports Psychology
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Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Total Pages : 123
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ISBN-10 : 9781848313279
ISBN-13 : 1848313276
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Practical Guide to Sports Psychology by : Arnold LeUnes

Download or read book A Practical Guide to Sports Psychology written by Arnold LeUnes and published by Icon Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An INTRODUCING PRACTICAL GUIDE to optimizing your mind for sport. Sport Psychology is the study of the psychological factors that affect participation and performance in sports. It deals with increasing performance by managing emotions and minimizing the psychological effects of injury and poor performance. Some of the most important skills taught are goal setting, relaxation, visualization, self-talk, awareness and control, concentration, confidence, using rituals, attribution training, and periodization. With straightforward mental exercises, point-by-point suggestions for improvement and real-life examples – whether you're an aspiring athlete or just someone who wants to perform your chosen sport a little better, this INTRODUCING PRACTICAL GUIDE is the ideal tool.


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