Description

This book Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance focuses on helping coaches and athletes improve both performance and personal development through psychological techniques.

The book mainly covers three key areas: developing psychological skills like confidence and concentration, creating a positive learning and social environment for athletes, and addressing special issues such as burnout, injury, and retirement.

It also discusses topics like motivation, communication, cultural competence, drug abuse in sports, and exercise psychology. This edition includes updated research and practical examples, along with new topics such as mindfulness, modern approaches to confidence and concentration, athlete career transitions, and exercise behavior.

Case studies and exercises are included to help readers apply concepts in real-life sports settings