NEW BOOK

Inside Sport Psychology Available October 2010 Paperback BookISBN 978-0-7360-3329-9
£17·99 / €19·80 / $36.95 AUS / $46.99 NZ

In Inside Sport Psychology Dr Costas Karageorghis and Professor Peter Terry present a comprehensive guide to using mental training to maximize sport performance. The authors’ applied work has been featured in top newspapers, including The Times (London), The Independent, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. They have served as consultants to hundreds of athletes at the Olympic and World Championship level, as well as to a number of blue-chip companies. Presented in a user-friendly format, the guide covers key aspects of sport psychology, including the most effective methods for enhancing performance and preparing mentally for important competitions. Integrating up-to-date research fi ndings with real-life events, the authors include psychological principles associated with over 20 sports, including soccer, rugby, tennis, golf, shooting and track and fi eld. Mental imagery is discussed and a wide variety of visualization exercises included. Tips are given to help athletes adopt a positive mental attitude, as well as how to manage fl uctuations in mood to maintain consistency in their performance. Inside Sport Psychology demonstrates how to apply psychology in a range of sport settings by offering an accessible and evidence-based approach. Explaining what works and what doesn’t, it is an ideal resource for athletes and coaches wishing to incorporate sport psychology into training and competition.

Chapters
1. Sport Psychology Applications
2. The Secrets of Motivation
3. Boosting Self-confi dence
4. Anxiety: Friend or Foe?
5. Mood and Emotions
6. Master of Concentration
7. Visualization and Self-Hypnosis
8. The Power of Sound

Available from http://www.humankinetics.com


You can download FREE research articles and other resources about sport psychology at the following locations:
http://eprints.usq.edu.au/view/people/Terry=3APeter_C=2E=3A=3A.html
http://web.mac.com/michellepain/Sport_Psych/Resources.html
http://bura.brunel.ac.uk/simple-search?query=karageorghis