{"product_id":"psychology-in-sports-coaching-theory-and-practice-paperback","title":"Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam R. Nicholls\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 training required to maximise performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated, the third edition of \u003ci\u003ePsychology in Sports Coaching\u003c\/i\u003e clearly and accessibly introduces the principles and practice of sport psychology in the context of the coaching process. Drawing on the very latest research and theory, the book introduces the psychological tools and techniques that coaches can use to get the best performances out of their athletes. Including three new chapters on the constraints approach to assessing psychological needs, mental imagery, managing perfectionism tendencies, and mentoring leaders, the book also offers step-by-step guidance on key topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing the needs of athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitating awareness through goal setting and performance profiling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoaching specialist populations effectively (e.g. children, adolescents, adults and athletes with learning disabilities)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eReducing favourable attitudes towards doping\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping effective coach-athlete relationships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eReducing choking under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eMindfulness techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eMental imagery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter contains useful features to aid learning and understanding, including in-depth case studies, critical thinking questions, clear and concise summaries, and practice exam questions. \u003ci\u003ePsychology in Sports Coaching\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for any student of sports coaching, or any practising coach looking to extend and develop their skills, and useful applied reading for students of sport psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam R Nicholls\u003c\/strong\u003e is based in the Department of Sport, Health, and Exercise Science, at the University of Hull, UK. His primary research is related to stress, appraisal, and coping among athletes, which is reflected in his publications. Prof. Nicholls has published more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and is a Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist with the Health, Care, and Professions Council. He currently serves as an Associate editor for Frontiers in Psychology, and sits on the editorial board for the International Journal of Sport Psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 314\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.69 x 6.85 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44278691463270,"sku":"9781032062600","price":114.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/MFZPajFkd05BOFQ4YWYwK1pmVGt1dz09.webp?v=1766486335","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/psychology-in-sports-coaching-theory-and-practice-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}