Peak Performance Psychology for endurance athletes offers an integrated psychological framework for athletic performance. This study book addresses the unique multidisciplinary Performance Space, developed through four underlying theories: self-efficacy, a revised reinforcement sensitivity, challenge- and threat models, and the psychobiological model of endurance.
The book focuses on psychology for endurance and provides practical tools for mental preparation for elite athletes, coaches, and performance psychologists. Techniques are discussed such as turning threat into challenge, strengthening belief in one’s own ability, targeted imagery, self-talk, and goal-directedness in combination.
With attention to emotion regulation, self-monitoring, resilience, and ideal performance states, this reference work offers evidence-based methods that are easy to integrate during training and competition. Various athlete examples make the model immediately applicable and clear.