Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport
Hardy, Lew (University of Wales, Bangor, UK) / Jones, Graham (Loughborough University, UK) / Gould, Daniel (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
This book is designed to advance both theory and practice in the psychological preparation of high-level sports performers. The authors integrate the relevant qualitative and quantitative research literatures with practical knowledge gained via their own personal experience of working with elite athletes. Seven aspects of psychological preparation are considered: basic psychological skills, self-confidence, motivation, arousal and activation, ...