Sports Psychology

Runner's World's The Runner's Brain will show readers how to unlock and capture the miraculous potential of the body's most mysterious and intriguing organ and rewire their minds for a lifetime of athletic success. The book combines cutting-edge brain...

Get Fit, Get Happy isn't about just transforming the way you look.It's about transforming the way you feel. Harry Judd is a member of the hugely successful bands McFly and McBusted who have headlined Hyde Park, notched up 19 hit singles - of which 7 went...

Confidence affects how we deal with stress and how we fulfill our potential to achieve the results we desire. In sports and in life, confidence is the underlying factor determining mental and physical performance, leading to overall success. This book by...

NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series. Stop pushing products--and start cultivating relationships with the right customers. If you read nothing else on marketing that delivers competitive advantage, read these 10 articles. We've combed...

Qualitative forms of inquiry are a dynamic and exciting area within contemporary research in sport, exercise and health. Students and researchers at all levels are now expected to understand qualitative approaches and be able to employ them in their work...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905823093Author Jeremy LazarusFormat PaperbackPage Count 364Imprint Ecademy PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm *...

Soccer remains the world's most popular sport with significant numbers of the world's population engaged in grassroots soccer, particularly during childhood and adolescence. There is considerable scientific and practical data focused on soccer science...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781558708440Author Jeff GreenwaldFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Betterway BooksPublisher F&W Publications IncWeight(grams) 186gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

It's no secret that if you plan to run in the toughest endurance races, you need to physically prepare for the extreme demands you will be subjecting your body to. But successful runners will be quick to note that physical preparation is only part of the...

"A confident rider is vital to the overall performance of the horse/rider partnership and John Haime's Ride Big is a great tool for any rider to help improve their confidence in equestrian sport." - Oliver Townend, FEI #1 World-Ranked Eventer, Olympic...

A golfer's confidence, according to Rotella, can be the difference between winning or losing. To help readers improve their own course management and mental game, he relates stories of the game's legendary figures and offers inspirational instruction...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641528467Author Ken DehartFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 209gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm *...

"Insightful, thoughtful, and altogether wonderful." DANIEL COYLE, New York Times bestselling author of THE TALENT CODE"This book is a must read." EDDIE JONES, Head Coach, England Rugby"An engrossing guidebook for youth athletes, parents, coaches and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679778271Author W. Timothy GallweyFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063042018Author Matt FrazierFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 231mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780452269989Author James E. LoehrFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Atlantic BooksPublisher Atlantic BooksWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 202mm * 134mm...

Drawing on his work with elite athletes, the world's first sports psychotherapist on what to do when life throws you a curveball'Cracking tales, a great read' Nigel Owens MBE, rugby union referee'Absolutely fascinating . . . a genuine must-read for...

Sport changes your brain. The minds of elite athletes can pull off feats of anticipation and co-ordination that amateurs would find impossible. The athletic brain has been trained through hours and hours of practice - years of sweat and toil. But what if...

Mental Toughness for Runners gives the reader highly effective methods for successful mental training, including self-coaching, well-founded training psychology, and thought-provoking strategies for self-reflection. The mental training presented in this...

The founders of the world-renowned VISION54 training program and the authors of the bestselling Every Shot Must Have a Purpose take golf instruction to the next level in this groundbreaking new approach to mastering the game.Golf is a beloved yet...

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 providing them with the mental...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781577310945Author Dan MillmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World LibraryWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 215mm *...

Sport and exercise psychology has grown exponentially as an academic discipline and profession in the past decade. The dominant approach to sport and exercise psychology practice is the cognitive-behavioural approach that stems from cognitive behavioural...

This book is the complete guide to one of the greatest tennis players of the 21st century, winner of 22 grand slam men's singles titles, and undisputed King of the tennis court, Spain's raging bull, Rafael Nadal. This fully illustrated biography charts...

Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform better?Sports science is the application of...

Sport Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental ideas at the heart of Sport Psychology today. This new revised and updated second edition examines the links between sport participants' behaviours, their personality,...

NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series. To innovate profitably, you need more than just creativity. Do you have what it takes? If you read nothing else on inspiring and executing innovation, read these 10 articles. We've combed through...

In growing numbers, athletes are speaking up about their struggles with mental illness-including high-profile stars such as Michael Phelps, Kevin Love, Simone Biles, and Naomi Osaka. More disclosures are surely on the way, as athletes recognize that...

'Lawrence is an inspiration to me and, after reading his story, he'll become an inspiration to you.' Anthony Joshua'An inspirational and important role model' Guvna BDiscover the mindset that made Lawrence Okolie a champion...'Whatever your situation, I...

Hockey is a game of speed, agility, power, and skill. It's also a game of intimidation, urgency, pressure, and isolation. The best players aren't just physically gifted; they're also mentally tough. They step on the ice with poise, tenacity, and focus...

'Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights' - Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football team Professional football is more demanding than ever. Top internationals reach speeds of 36km/hr, run...

The scientifically proven method to overcome obstacles and make choices that lead us closer to our goalsWITH A FOREWORD BY MARTINA NAVRATILOVAWhen we choose to go to the gym at 6 a.m., keep running that marathon or stay up late to study, we are making...

Now available in paperback, the Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology is a definitive guide to the theory and practice of applied sport psychology. It goes further than any other book in surveying the full variety of issues that practising sport...

Learn to harness your spiritual and mental energy to acquire the tools for survival and success in martial arts.In Mind Power: Secret Strategies for the Martial Arts, Kazumi Tabata, Grandmaster in the Shotokan and Shorinji styles of Karate, offers his...

Discover the untapped power of the human mindHow do champions like Lewis Hamilton, Novak Djokovic and Usain Bolt suppress their fear of failure and find the belief to win? How did Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis-Hill visualise their own future? What...

This book shows how kids can train their brains for success in any sport. Mental training is just as important as physical training when it comes to success in sport. And like physical fitness, mental toughness is something that can be taught and learned...

Foreword by CiaraIn this breakthrough book, the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller It Takes What It Takes provides life-changing, step-by-step guidance on how to successfully navigate adversity and defeat negativity by downshifting to neutral...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641527613Author Marni SumbalFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 127mm...

The new third edition of A Critical Introduction to Sport Psychology is the only textbook in the field that provides a detailed overview of key theories, concepts and findings within the discipline of sport psychology, as well as a critical perspective...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617230127Author David EpsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 214mm * 141mm *...