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Applied sport psychology : personal growth to peak performance / Jean M. Williams, editor. - 6th ed. - Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, c2010. - xxvi, 614 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Sport Psychology: Past, Present, Future,Jean M. Williams; William F. Straub
Part 1: Learning, Motivation, and Social Interaction
2. Motor Skill Learning for Effective Coaching and Performance, Cheryl A. Coker; Mark G. Fischman
3. A Positive Approach to Coaching Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement, Ronald E. Smith
4. Motivational Processes and the Facilitation of Quality Engagement in Sport, Joan L. Duda; Darren C. Treasure
5. The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Theory: When Coaches' Expectations Become Reality, Thelma Sternberg Horn; Curt L. Lox; Francisco Labrador
6. Leadership Effectiveness and Decision Making in Coaches, Mimi C. Murray; Betty L. Mann;Jennifer K. Mead
7. The Sport Team as an Effective Group, Mark A. Eys; Shauna M. Burke; Albert V. Carron; Paul W. Dennis
8. Communicating Effectively, David P. Yukelson
Part 2: Mental Training for Performance Enhancement
9. Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance, Vikki Krane; Jean M. Williams
10. Increasing Awareness for Sport Performance,Kenneth Ravizza
11. Goal Setting for Peak Performance, Daniel Gould
12. Arousal-Performance Relationships, Daniel M. Landers; Shawn M. Arent
13. Relaxation and Energizing Techniques for Regulation of Arousal, Jean M. Williams
14. Seeing Is Believing: Understanding and Using Imagery in Sport, Robin S. Vealey; Christy A. Greenleaf
15. Cognitive Techniques for Building Confidence and Enhancing Performance, Jean M. Williams; Nate Zinsser; Linda Bunker
16. Concentration and Strategies for Controlling It, Jean M. Williams; Robert M. Nideffer; Vietta E. Wilson; Marc-Simon Sagal; Erik Pepper
Part 3: Implementing Training Programs
17. Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program, Robert S. Weinberg; Jean M. Williams
18. Conducting Psychologically Oriented Coach-Training Programs: A Social-Cognitive Approach, Frank L. Smoll; Ronald E. Smith
19. Gender and Cultural Considerations,Diane L. Gill; Cindra S. Kamphoff
Part 4: Enhancing Health and Well-Being
20. When to Refer Athletes for Counseling or Psychotherapy, David Tod; Mark B. Andersen
21. Drug Abuse in Sport: Causes and Cures,Mark H. Anshel
22. Burnout in Sport: Understanding the Process-From Early Warning Signs to Individualized Intervention, Kate Goodger; David Lavallee; Trish Gorely; Chris Harwood
23. Injury Risk and Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations, Jean M. Williams; Carrie B. Scherzer
24. Career Transition among Athletes: Is There Life after Sports?, Jim Taylor; David Lavallee
25. Exercise Psychology, Rod K. Dishman; Heather O. Chambliss

ISBN: 9780073376530 (alk. paper) 0073376531 (alk. paper)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports--Psychological aspects.
Coaching (Athletics)

LC Class. No.: GV706.4 / .Ap5