Sports Psychology: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to the core concepts of sports psychology. This study book explores how athletes’ behavior, personality, and environment influence their performance. With practice-oriented case studies, it shows how sports psychologists help improve mental processes and performance.
It covers, among other things:
- What sports psychology involves and what sports psychologists do
- Factors that influence sports performance
- The role of sports psychologists in supporting parents and sports organizations
- Psychological characteristics that determine performance in sport
- How sports psychologists help with athletes’ mental health
With an extensive glossary and suggestions for further research is Sports Psychology: The Basics a practical study book for students and professionals who want to gain insight into the role of sports psychology in sport and coaching.