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Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport: Theory and Practice of Elite Performers

ISBN: 978-0-471-95787-4
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368 pages
October 1996
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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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