Sport psychology for coaches / Damon Burton and Thomas Raedeke.
Material type: TextPublication details: Leeds : Human Kinetics, 2008.Description: 328 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:- 9780736039864 (pbk.) :
- 0736039864 (soft cover)
- 796.01 BUR
- GV706.4 .B85 2008
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Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending | 796.01 BUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 208208 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Coaching philosophy -- Communication -- Introduction to mental skills training -- Goal setting -- Imagery -- Relaxation and energization -- Self-talk -- Motivation -- Energy management -- Attention -- Stress management -- Self-confidence -- Mental plans -- Mental skills training programs.
This book presents an applied approach to sport psychology and is designed to enable students and coaches to understand key psychological tools. It gives a practical discussion of motivation, communication, stress management, mental imagery and other imprtant topics.