The ability to mould a group of talented individual athletes into an effective team takes effort and skill. Team Psychology in Sports examines the crucial factors in the development of an effective team, introducing important psychological and organizational concepts and offering evidence-based interventions for enhancing the performance of any sports team.The book neatly bridges the gap between theory and practice, with real sporting case studies, examples and practical tools included in each chapter. It covers the full range of issues in team sport, including: planning communication cohesion motivation emotions momentum leadership recovery.No other book offers such an up-to-date, relevant and applied guide to working with sports teams. It is essential reading for all students and practitioners working in sport psychology or sports coaching.
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PREFACE Chapter One. Introduction Chapter Two. Team planning and effectiveness Chapter Three. Developing a positive team environment Chapter Four. Role clarity and role acceptance Chapter Five. Developing effective team communication Chapter Six. Cohesion in sport Chapter Seven. Motivating the team Chapter Eight. Managing emotions in team sports Chapter Nine. Momentum in sport Chapter Ten. Effective team leadership Chapter Eleven. Mental and Emotional Recovery
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780415670579
Publisert
2012-06-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
380 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
184
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