Sports Psychology For Dummies, 2nd Edition
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Leif H. Smith; Todd M. Kays (Útgáfa: 2)
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- Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
- 9781119856016
- 9781119855996
- ePub
- 2
- Leif H. Smith; Todd M. Kays
- English
- 2022-01-07
- 100
- 10
- 2
Kaflar
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Getting the Winning Edge: Sports Psychology Fundamentals
- Chapter 1: Introducing Sports Psychology and Mental Training
- Honing Your Sharpest Weapon: Your Mind
- Building, Preparing, and Practicing Your Mental Toolkit
- Seeing Sports Psychology in Action
- Knowing the Hot Trends in Sports Psychology Today
- Becoming a Sports Psychology-Savvy Coach
- Chapter 2: Starting with the End in Mind: Know Your Ideal Athlete Mindset
- Tapping Into Your Ideal Mindset
- Developing a Plan of Attack to Make it Consistent
- Chapter 3: Setting Goals: Aiming High and Hitting the Bull’s Eye
- Setting Effective Goals
- Tracking Your Success in Reaching Your Goals
- Chapter 4: Stoking the Fire in Your Belly: How to Fan the Flames of Motivation
- Debunking Common Myths about Motivation
- Defining Motivation
- Assessing and Understanding Your Current Motivation Level
- Maximizing Your Motivation: How Small Sparks Can Become Bonfires
- Overcoming Obstacles to Staying Motivated
- Chapter 5: Swagger: The Art and Science of Building Real Confidence
- Understanding What Confidence Is and Why It Matters
- Debunking Myths about Confidence: Don’t Believe Everything You See or Hear
- Tapping into the Confidence Cycle
- Building Your Confidence
- Tackling the Obstacles That Get in the Way of Confidence
- Part 2: Your Mental Toolkit for Success
- Chapter 6: Tool #1: Mastering the Art of Focus
- Understanding What Focus Is and Why It Matters
- Knowing the Zones of Focus
- Focusing on What Matters
- Using Focus to Reduce or Eliminate Pressure
- Overcoming the Obstacles to Focus
- Developing Tools and Habits for Improving Focus
- Chapter 7: Tool #2: Seeing Is Believing: Employing Imagery
- Introducing Imagery
- Determining What Type of Imager You Are
- Considering the Key Characteristics of Ideal Images
- Getting Started with Imagery
- Evaluating the Success of Your Imagery
- Chapter 8: Tool #3: Self-Talk: Don’t Yell in Your Own Ear
- Your Inner Critic Is Not You
- Considering the Consequences of Self-Talk
- Changing the Channel on Ineffective Self-Talk
- Using Self-Talk to Improve Your Performance
- Chapter 9: Tool #4: Winning Habits: How Routines Improve Performance in Competition
- Identifying How Routines Improve Focus and Performance
- Recognizing the Difference between Routines and Superstitions
- Exploring the Routines of Elite Athletes
- Coming Up with Effective Practice and Game-Day Routines
- Knowing When and How to Adjust Your Routines
- Chapter 10: Tool #5: Handling Pressure: Playing with Fire without Getting Burned
- Probing into Pressure: What It Is and Why It Occurs
- Understanding the Difference between Arousal and Pressure
- Developing Your Ideal Mindset for Competition
- Handling Pressure Like a Pro
- Chapter 11: Tool #6: Handling Adversity: The Art of Resilience
- Resilience: Returning to a Better Mindset after a Struggle
- Looking at Loss Differently
- Pulling Yourself Out of Slumps
- Bouncing Back after Mistakes in Competition
- Dealing with Injuries
- Dealing with the Fear of Reinjury
- Chapter 12: Tool #7: Sharpening Awareness: Being Mindful
- Being Mindful in the Moment
- Practicing Mindfulness
- Part 3: Hot Topics in Sports Psychology
- Chapter 13: Talking About Mental Health Issues
- Reality Check: Mental Health Issues Affect Today’s Athletes
- Debunking Mental Health Stigmas
- Understanding Anxiety Issues
- Understanding Depression Issues
- Understanding Eating Disorders
- Additional Mental Health Issues Facing Athletes Today
- Knowing Where to Turn for Help
- Chapter 14: Managing Stress Better
- Setting Priorities
- Striving for Balance
- Adding Meditation to Your Routine
- Using Imagery to Reduce Stress
- Managing Your Thoughts and Emotions
- Exercising for Stress Relief
- Making Sleep a Priority
- Cultivating a Support Network
- Laughing
- Practicing Gratitude
- Chapter 15: Making the Shift from High School to Collegiate Sports
- Determining What Division Level to Play in College and Where to Start
- Understanding the “Recruiting Game:” Getting Noticed by Colleges
- Finding Your Perfect Fit: What to Look for in a Coach and Program
- Making the Jump to Collegiate Athletics
- Balancing Sports, Academics, and Your Social Life
- Chapter 16: Using Sports Psychology Skills in Daily Life
- Preparing for the Workday
- Defining Your Career Success
- Balancing Work and Personal Life
- Concentrating Amid Distractions
- Taking a Timeout from Stress
- Performing Well Under Pressure
- Developing Effective Work Routines
- Focusing on Tasks Rather Than Outcomes
- Coping with Adversity and Conflict on the Job
- Enlisting Your Support Team
- Chapter 17: Exploring a Career as a Sports Psychologist
- Understanding What a Sports Psychologist Does
- Determining the Right Career to Pursue
- Job and Career Options in Sports Psychology
- Understanding Whether You Are Ready for a Career in Sports Psychology
- Part 4: The Sports Psychology-Savvy Coach
- Chapter 18: Coaching Today’s Athletes
- Improving Your Athletes’ Focus
- Teaching Your Athletes to Perform under Pressure
- Motivating Your Athletes
- Getting Your Athletes to Play as a Team
- Chapter 19: Mental Drills to Use with Athletes and Teams
- Drills for Dealing with Pressure
- Drills for Bringing Teams Together
- Drills for Improving Communication
- Drills for Improving Problem-Solving
- Drills for Leadership Development
- Part 5: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Be a Better Competitor
- Evaluate Where You Are
- Know What Motivates You
- Define Your Goals
- Set an Action Plan
- Improve Gradually and Consistently
- Train Your Mind Daily
- Improve Your Athletic Skills
- Tweak Your Methods
- Develop and Maintain Your Fitness
- Seek Out Pressure
- Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Parent an Athlete
- Decide Whether to Specialize
- Choose the Right League
- Know What to Say after a Loss
- Be a Fan, not a Coach
- Cheer, Don’t Yell
- Talk with Your Kid’s Coach
- Reward the Things That Matter
- Budget Your Time and Money
- Focus on Learning Life Skills
- Live Your Own Life instead of Living through Your Kid
- Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Be a Better Leader for Your Team
- Know Your Style
- Know Your Teammates
- Choose Your Moments
- Understand Motivation
- Find Your Sweet Spot as a Leader
- Communicate More Effectively
- Be Brave
- Know When to Lead and When to Back Off
- Take the Blame
- Spread the Fame
- Index
- About the Authors
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement