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The Complete Guide to Sport Motivation (Complete Guides)

The Complete Guide to Sport Motivation (Complete Guides)

by KenHodge (Author)

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    Paperback 2005

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Synopsis

This practical handbook tells you everything you need to achieve excellence in sport, treating the mind as an essential part of training. It covers psychological skills training; anxiety and peak performance; self-confidence, motivation and mental toughness; coping with pressure; communication and team-building; concentration; psychological rehabilitation from injury; goal-setting; planning a total training programme. The ability to focus the mind, overcome pressure and deal with nerves is crucial in all sports, especially in competition. The Complete Guide to Sport Motivation is an indispensable guide to sport psychology for coaches, personal trainers, athletes and anyone involved with sports performance, revealing how anyone can develop the self-confidence and mental toughness needed to succeed.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 208
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 03 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 0713674652
ISBN 13: 9780713674651
Book Overview: Part of the well-known and well-respected Complete Guide series Sport psychology is a vital part of performance success Can be adapted to any sport, from individual activities to team games Author is an expert in the field, and has worked with a range of New Zealand national teams - netball, rugby union, swimming, golf and the 1992 Olympic and 1994 Commonwealth Games teams Suitable for athletes and coaches of all ages and at all levels

Author Bio
Ken Hodge is an Associate Professor in sport psychology who has worked with various New Zealand national teams, including rugby union, Commonwealth Games teams, swimming, netball and golf.