Sports Psychology

Sport psychology is a branch of psychology. It is the study of the psychological factors that affect participation and performance in sports. It is also a specialization within the brain psychology and kinesiology that seeks to understand psychological/mental factors that affect performance in sports, physical activity, and exercise and apply these to enhance individual and team performance. It deals with increasing performance by managing emotions and minimizing the psychological effects of injury and poor performance. Some of the most important skills taught are goal setting, relaxation, visualization, self-talk, awareness and control, concentration, confidence, using rituals, attribution training, and periodization.

Author: M. Badar Habib

Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing

Publication Date: Jun 17, 2011

Number of Pages: 220 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 3843350957

ISBN-13: 9783843350952