ISBN: 9781138831292

Anyone who has ever competed in a sport taken an exam or appeared on stage understands the importance of performing at the right time. Those who excel in these conditions often develop … Mehr…

Anyone who has ever competed in a sport taken an exam or appeared on stage understands the importance of performing at the right time. Those who excel in these conditions often develop ways to cope with the stress involved but what cognitive and emotional strategies allow some people to thrive under pressure whilst others are inhibited by it? In Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice Stewart Cotterill examines not only how stressful situations can affect performance but also the means by which we can reach our potential regardless. Featuring chapters on decision-making emotion resilience and mental toughness cognition and perception ageing and experience confidence and recovery this is the definitive textbook in the field mapping the core theoretical concepts but also offering practical guidance on how performance can be improved. Also including chapters on motor skills and nutrition it is a complete and comprehensive overview of this growing field of study. Including study questions and further reading in each chapter Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice will appeal not only to students and researchers across applied psychology but also coaches and performers looking for ways to realize their potential when it really matters. Media > Books > Print Books new, Routledge<

ISBN: 9781138831292

Anyone who has ever competed in a sport, taken an exam, or appeared on stage understands the importance of performing at the right time. Those who excel in these conditions often develop … Mehr…

Anyone who has ever competed in a sport, taken an exam, or appeared on stage understands the importance of performing at the right time. Those who excel in these conditions often develop ways to cope with the stress involved, but what cognitive and emotional strategies allow some people to thrive under pressure whilst others are inhibited by it? In Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice, Stewart Cotterill examines not only how stressful situations can affect performance, but also the means by which we can reach our potential regardless. Featuring chapters on decision-making, emotion, resilience and mental toughness, cognition and perception, ageing and experience, confidence, and recovery, this is the definitive textbook in the field, mapping the core theoretical concepts but also offering practical guidance on how performance can be improved. Also including chapters on motor skills and nutrition, it is a complete and comprehensive overview of this growing field of study. Including study questions and further reading in each chapter, Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice will appeal not only to students and researchers across applied psychology, but also coaches and performers looking for ways to realize their potential when it really matters. Books<

ISBN: 9781138831292

Paperback, [PU: Taylor & Francis Ltd], This fascinating new book provides an overview of what we know about the theory of performance psychology and how this affects everyday practice., S… Mehr…

Paperback, [PU: Taylor & Francis Ltd], This fascinating new book provides an overview of what we know about the theory of performance psychology and how this affects everyday practice., Sports Psychology<

2017, ISBN: 9781138831292

Theory and Practice, Buch, Softcover, [PU: Routledge], Routledge, 2017