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Advances in Applied Sport Psychology

A Review

• Edited by Stephen Mellalieu, Sheldon Hanton

• Price: $149.00
• Binding: Hardback
• Pages: 352
• Published by: Routledge
• Publication Date: 26th November 2008 (Available for Pre-order)
• ISBN: 978-0-415-44763-8

About the Book

Advances in Applied Sport Psychology aims to bridge the gap between research and practice in contemporary sport psychology. The book draws together reviews of cutting edge research in key areas of applied sport psychology, assesses the implications of this research for current practice, and explores future avenues of research within each thematic area.

The book surveys the scientific literature underpinning the most important skills and techniques employed in contemporary sport psychology, examining key topics such as:

• Imagery
• Goal setting
• Self-talk
• Stress management
• Team building
• Efficacy Management
• Attention control
• Emotion regulation
• Mental toughness.

Representing the most up-to-date review of current scientific research, theory and practice in sport psychology, this book is a vital resource for all advanced students, researchers and practitioners working with athletes and sports performers.

Table of Contents

Part I Basic Psychological Skills for Sport

1. Imagery Jennifer Cumming 2. Goal Setting Kylie Wilson and Kieran Kingston 3. Self-talk James Hardy and Emily Oliver 4. Stress management Owen Thomas, Stephen Mellalieu and David Fletcher 5. Team Building David Eccles and Michael Johnson

Part II Advanced Psychological Skills for Sport

6. Confidence building Sandra Short 7. Concentration and Attention Control Aidan Moran 8. Emotion Regulation Mark Uphill, Paul McCarthy and Dr Marc Jones 9. Mental Toughness Declan Connaughton, Sheldon Hanton and Graham Jones

About the Author(s)

Stephen D. Mellalieu is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport Psychology and Director of Postgraduate Studies in the Department of Sports Science, Swansea University, UK.

Sheldon Hanton is a Professor in the Cardiff School of Sport at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK.