Psychology in sports coaching : theory and practice
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Psychology in sports coaching : theory and practice
Routledge, 2022
3rd ed
- : hbk
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Previous edition: 2017
Includes bibliographical references (p. [272]-306) and index
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Description
It is easy to read and understand for undergraduates and sports coaches.
Each chapter contains pedagogical resources (e.g., practice exam questions, case study questions, and critical thinking questions).
Chapters can read in isolation and do not require the reader to have prior knowledge on the topic.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Providing Psychological Training As A Coach And Mental Health Among Athletes
1. Do's and Don'ts for Coaches who Provide Sport Psychology to their Athletes: Ethics, Referrals, and the HCPC
2. Mental Health Disorders and Symptoms Among Athletes
Part 2: Identifying The Psychological Needs Of Athletes
3. Conducting Intake Interviews
4. Using Questionnaires to Assess the Needs of Athletes
Part 3: Facilitating Awareness Among Athletes
5. Goal Setting
6. Performance Profiling
Part 4: Coaching Different Populations And Providing Psychological Support To Athletes With Different Needs
7. Coaching Children
8. Coaching Adolescents
9. Coaching Adults
10. Coaching Athletes with Learning Disabilities
11. Providing Psychological Support to an Injured Athlete
12. Managing Perfectionistic Tendencies Among Athletes
Part 5: Relationships, Support, And Influence Within Coaching Practice
13. The Coach-Athlete Relationship
14. Understanding and Building Team Cohesion
15. Socially Supporting Athletes Effectively
16. Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation among Athletes
17. Creating the Optimal Motivational Climate
18. Applying Self-Determination Theory and Research to Enhance Coaching Practice
19. Reducing Favourable Attitudes and Susceptibility Towards Doping Among Athletes
20. Developing Formal Athlete Leaders and Shared Leadership within Teams
Part 6: Mental Skills Training For Athletes
21. Mental Imagery
22. Mental Toughness Training
23. Maximising Sport-Confidence
24. Coping Effectiveness Training
25. Enhancing Challenge States and Minimising Threat among Athletes
26. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training
27. Preventing Choking Under Pressure in Sport
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