Some of the most effective coaches understand the fundamentals of sport psychology, which include interacting effectively with athletes, creating the optimal environment, assessing the psychological needs of their athletes, and even providing them with the mental training required to maximise performance.
Fully revised and updated, the second edition of Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice clearly and accessibly introduces the principles and practice of sport psychology in the context of the coaching process. Drawing on the very latest research and theory, the book introduces the psychological tools and techniques that coaches can use to get the best performances out of their athletes.
Including six new chapters on applying self-determination principles in coaching, creating the optimal motivational climate, increasing motivation, developing anti-doping attitudes, promoting challenge states, and mindfulness-based stress reduction training, the book also offers step-by-step guidance on key topics such as:
Assessing the needs of athletes
Facilitating awareness through goal-setting and performance profiling
Working with special populations, including children and injured athletes
Building team cohesion
Maximising relationships and socially supporting athletes
Teaching mental skills such as imagery and coping
Building mental toughness and confidence.
Every chapter contains useful features to aid learning and understanding, including in-depth case studies, critical thinking questions, clear and concise summaries, and practice exam questions. Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice is essential reading for any student of sports coaching or any practising coach looking to extend and develop their skills, and useful applied reading for students of sport psychology.
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Introduction
Part I: Providing Sport Psychology as a Coach
1. Introduction to Sport Psychology, Ethics, Referrals, and the HCPC
Part II: Identifying the Psychological Needs of Athletes
2. Conducting Intake Interviews
3. Using Questionnaires to Assess the Needs of Athletes
Part III: Facilitating Awareness
4. Goal Setting
5. Performance Profiling
Part IV: Coaching Different Populations
6. Coaching Children
7. Coaching Adolescents
8. Coaching Adults
9. Coaching Athletes with Learning Disabilities
10. Providing Psychological Support to an Injured Athlete
Part V: Relationships, Support, and Influence within Coaching
11. The Coach-Athlete Relationship
12. Understanding and Building Team Cohesion
13. Socially Supporting Athletes Effectively
14. Enhancing Motivation among Athletes
15. Creating the optimal motivational climate
16. Applying Self-Determination Theory to Enhance Coaching Practice
17. Promoting Anti-Doping Attitudes Among Athletes
Part VI: Developing Mental Skills among Athletes
18. Mental Imagery
19. Mental Toughness Training
20. Maximising Sport Confidence
21. Coping Effectiveness Training
22. Enhancing Challenge States and Minimising Threat States among athletes
23. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training
24. Preventing Choking Under Pressure in Sport
References
Index
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"The domain of sports psychology is often underplayed in terms of coach education and development, however many of the topics highlighted in this book represent key knowledge areas that can help us as coaches to address the genuine needs of athletes. By understanding more in the field of psychology, we can help to create both relationships and environments that allow us to support individuals to achieve their potential in the sports that they play."
Andy Rock, Academy Director, Bath Rugby, UK
"Dr Nicholl's text showcases an excellent array of applied psychological perspectives in the specialist domain of sport coaching. The updated chapters are truly reflective of the emerging conceptualisation of sport coaching and offers coaches, students, administrators and academics alike a realistic glimpse into the potential for enhancing our understanding of the uses of psychology in making a difference to coaching processes and practice."
Professor David Morley, Professor of Youth Sport & Physical Activity and Head of the Academy of Sport & Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
"This second edition of Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice provides practical insight and guidance for coaches and athletes in a sporting environment. The applied nature of this book is why it is such an important read and resource for coaches and athletes alike."
Dr Colin Sanctuary, Head of Physical Development, Newcastle Knights RL, Australia
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781138701878
Publisert
2017-05-25
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
446 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
05, UP, UU
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
294
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