Cotterill, Stewart
Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138831292
- author:
- Cotterill, Stewart
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 164
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.9 centimetres (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Applied Psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice explores how stressful situations can affect performance and how to reach one's potential under pressure. This comprehensive textbook examines core theoretical concepts and offers practical guidance on improving performance.
The book covers topics such as decision-making, emotion, resilience, mental toughness, cognition and perception, ageing and experience, confidence, and recovery, providing a complete overview of the field of study. It also includes chapters on motor skills and nutrition, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, coaches, and performers looking to realize their potential.
With study questions and further reading in each chapter, Performance Psychology: Theory and Practice is an ideal textbook for those seeking to understand the cognitive and emotional strategies that enable some people to thrive under pressure while others are inhibited by it.
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