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Drawing upon the expertise of more than twenty leaders of their fields, this is a comprehensive and practical guide to psychological concepts and theories as well as to strategies and techniques designed to help future coaches and sport psychologists cultivate peak performance and personal growth through recent advances in sport psychology. The text's four-part organization focuses on motivation and leadership, social interactions, mental training, program implementation, and issues that go beyond performance enhancement. Contributing authors are experts in their topic, and each chapter has been written specifically for this collection.

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Author:   Jean Williams
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Edition:   6th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.40cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.916kg
ISBN:  

9780073376530

ISBN 10:   0073376531
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   16 July 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Replaced By:   0078022703
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Sport Psychology: Past, Present, Future,Jean M. Williams; William F. StraubPart 1: Learning, Motivation, and Social Interaction2. Motor Skill Learning for Effective Coaching and Performance, Cheryl A. Coker; Mark G. Fischman3. A Positive Approach to Coaching Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement, Ronald E. Smith4. 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 Labrador6. 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. Dennis8. Communicating Effectively, David P. YukelsonPart 2: Mental Training for Performance Enhancement9. Psychological Characteristics of Peak Performance, Vikki Krane; Jean M. Williams10. Increasing Awareness for Sport Performance,Kenneth Ravizza11. Goal Setting for Peak Performance, Daniel Gould12. Arousal-Performance Relationships, Daniel M. Landers; Shawn M. Arent13. 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. Greenleaf15. 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 PepperPart 3: Implementing Training Programs17. Integrating and Implementing a Psychological Skills Training Program, Robert S. Weinberg; Jean M. Williams18. Conducting Psychologically Oriented Coach-Training Programs: A Social-Cognitive Approach, Frank L. Smoll; Ronald E. Smith19. Gender and Cultural Considerations,Diane L. Gill; Cindra S. KamphoffPart 4: Enhancing Health and Well-Being20. When to Refer Athletes for Counseling or Psychotherapy, David Tod; Mark B. Andersen21. Drug Abuse in Sport: Causes and Cures,Mark H. Anshel22. Burnout in Sport: Understanding the Process—From Early Warning Signs to Individualized Intervention, Kate Goodger; David Lavallee; Trish Gorely; Chris Harwood23. Injury Risk and Rehabilitation: Psychological Considerations, Jean M. Williams; Carrie B. Scherzer24. Career Transition among Athletes: Is There Life after Sports?, Jim Taylor; David Lavallee25. Exercise Psychology, Rod K. Dishman; Heather O. Chambliss

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Jean M. Williams is a professor emeritus at the University of Arizona where she served in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and the Department of Psychology. She taught courses in stress and coping and psychology of excellence and consulted with intercollegiate athletes and coaches and with top amateur and professional athletes as well as supervised consulting. Dr. Williams has published nine books (seven edited) and more than 100 research articles and book chapters. Her research focused on psychology of injury, psychology of excellence, group dynamics and productivity, and exercise and mental health. She is a past president, fellow, and certified consultant in the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and a fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology.

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