Applied Sport Psychology

Chapter 1: Sport Psychology: Past, Present, Future
Part 1: One-learning, Motivation, and Social Interaction
Chapter 2: Motor Skill Learning for Effective Coaching and Performance
Chapter 3: A Positive Approach to Coaching Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement
Chapter 4: The Motivational Climate, Motivation, and Implications for Empowering Athletes and the Promotion of the Quality of Sport Engagement
Chapter 5: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Theory: When Coaches’ Expectations Become Reality
Chapter 6: Leadership in Sport: The Critical Importance of Coach and Athlete Leadership
Chapter 7: The Sport Team as an Effective Group
Chapter 8: Communicating Effectively
Part 2: Mental Training for Performance Enhancement
Chapter 9: Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance
Chapter 10: Increasing Awareness for Sport Performance
Chapter 11: Goal setting for Peak Performance
Chapter 12: Understanding and Managing Stress in Sport
Chapter 13: Using Imagery as a Mental Training Tool in Sport
Chapter 14: Cognitive Techniques for Building Confidence and Enhancing Performance
Chapter 15: Concentration and Strategies for Controlling It
Chapter 16: Mindfulness in Sport
Part 3: Implementing Training Programs
Chapter 17: Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program
Chapter 18: A Social-Cognitive Approach to Conducting Evidence Based Coach-Training Programs
Chapter 19: Gender, Diversity, and Cultural Competence
Part 4: Enhancing Health and Well-Being
Chapter 20: When to Refer Athletes to Other Helping Professionals
Chapter 21: Doping in Sport: Causes and Cures
Chapter 22: Athlete Burnout: An Individual and Organizational Phenomenon
Chapter 23: Injury Risk and Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations
Chapter 24: Athletes’ Careers and Transitions
Chapter 25: Exercise and Physical Activity Participation: An Identity-Centered Approach

About the Book:

This book Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance focuses on helping coaches and athletes improve both performance and personal development through psychological techniques. The book mainly covers three key areas: developing psychological skills like confidence and concentration, creating a positive learning and social environment for athletes, and addressing special issues such as burnout, injury, and retirement. The book also discusses topics like motivation, communication, cultural competence, drug abuse in sports, and exercise psychology. This edition includes updated research and practical examples, along with new topics such as mindfulness, modern approaches to confidence and concentration, athlete career transitions, and exercise behavior. It also provides case studies and exercises to help readers apply concepts in real-life sports settings.


Key Features:

• Aligned with the latest curriculum guidelines 
• Integrates foundational theory with applied strategies for athletes and coaches 
• Covers the full spectrum of mental skills training, from motivation to mindfulness 
• Emphasizes ethical practice, cultural competence, and athlete well-being