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Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance, 7/e

Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona

ISBN: 0078022703
Copyright year: 2015

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1. Sport Psychology: Past, Present, Future, Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona, Emeritus; Vikki Krane, Bowling Green State University
Part 1: Learning, Motivation, and Social Interaction
2. Motor Skill Learning for Effective Coaching and Performance, Cheryl A. Coker, Plymouth State University
3. A Positive Approach to Coaching Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement, Ronald E. Smith, University of Washington
4. The Motivational Climate, Athlete Motivation, and Implications for the Quality of Sport Engagement, Joan L. Duda, The University of Birmingham, UK; Darren C. Treasure, Competitive Advantage International, USA
5. The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Theory: When Coaches’ Expectations Become Reality, Thelma Sternberg Horn, Miami University; Curt L. Lox, Southern Illinois University; Francisco Labrador, Wittenberg University
6. Leadership in Sport: The Critical Importance of Coach and Athlete Leadership, Julia D. Sterrett, Lehigh University; Jeff Janssen, Janssen Sports Leadership Center
7. The Sport Team as an Effective Group, Mark A. Eys, Wilfrid Laurier University; Shauna M. Burke, Western University; Paul Dennis, High Performance Coach, York University; Blair Evans, Wilfrid Laurier University
8. Communicating Effectively, David P. Yukelson, The Pennsylvania State University
Part 2: Mental Training for Performance Enhancement
9. Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance, Vikki Krane, Bowling Green State University; Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona
10. Increasing Awareness for Sport Performance, Kenneth Ravizza, California State University at Fullerton; Angela Fifer, United States Military Academy
11. Goal Setting for Peak Performance, Daniel Gould, Michigan State University
12. Understanding and Managing Stress in Sport, Sheldon Hanton, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK; Stephen Mellalieu, Swansea University, UK; Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona, Emeritus
13. Understanding and Using Imagery in Sport, Robin S. Vealey, Miami University; Samuel T. Forlenza, Michigan State University
14. Cognitive Techniques for Building Confidence and Enhancing Performance, Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona, Emeritus; Nate Zinsser, United States Military Academy; Linda Bunker, University of Virginia, Emeritus
15. Concentration and Strategies for Controlling It, Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona, Emeritus; Robert M. Nideffer, Enhanced Performance Systems; Vietta E. Wilson, York University, Senior Scholar, Emeritus; Marc-Simon Sagal, The Winning Mind
Part 3: Implementing Training Programs
16. Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program, Robert S. Weinberg, Miami University; Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona, Emeritus
17. Conducting Evidence Based Coach-Training Programs: A Social-Cognitive Approach, Frank L. Smoll, University of Washington; Ronald E. Smith, University of Washington
18. Gender, Diversity, and Cultural Competence, Diane L. Gill, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Cindra S. Kamphoff, Ph.D., Minnesota State University, Mankato
Part 4: Enhancing Health and Well-Being
19. When to Refer Athletes for Counseling or Psychotherapy, David Tod, University of the Sunshine Coast: Mark B. Andersen, Victoria University
20. Drug Abuse in Sport: Causes and Cures, Mark H. Anshel, Middle Tennessee State University
21. Athlete Burnout: An Individual and Organizational Phenomenon, J.D. DeFreese, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Thomas D. Raedeke, East Carolina University; Alan L. Smith, Michigan State University
22. Injury Risk and Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations, Jean M. Williams, University of Arizona, Emeritus; Carrie B. Scherzer, Mount Royal University
23. Career Transition among Athletes: Is There Life after Sports?, David Lavallee, University of Stirling, UK; Sunghee Park, Kookmin University, South Korea; Jim Taylor, San Francisco
24. Exercise Psychology, Rod K. Dishman, University of Georgia; Heather O. Chambliss, University of Memphis

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