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OverviewThis book explains the importance of psychological factors for achievement and performance in competitive sport. It deals with the development of ability, maximization of performance in competition, emotional health, social adjustement and general well being of the participants in sport. The two main aims are firstly to select and outline ways in which young people can learn to become highly skilled and well adjusted sportsmen and secondly to describe the techniques by which players, having become highly skilled, can perform consistently well under pressure or stress. This book is based on tried and tested methods in teaching and on extensive research findings in the field of sport psychology. There is a strong bias towards the practical and most chapters contain specific guidelines to be followed and detailed practices to be undertaken, making it ideal as a practical text for teachers, coaches or as an aid to self-improvement in the competitor. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Don Davies , Malcolm ArmstrongPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Falmer Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781850006060ISBN 10: 1850006067 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 30 August 1989 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLearning, motivation and performance; practice; teaching sport skills; anxiety, stress and performance; anticipation in ball games; the psychological preparation of competitors for tournament play; psychological factors and performance in competitive sport; achieving peak performance in sport - generating confidence and developing concentration.ReviewsAuthor InformationDon Davies, Malcolm Armstrong Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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