Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance

Applied Sport Psychology, Sixth Edition introduces the reader to the psychological strategies and techniques used by coaches and sport psychologists to cultivate peak performance and personal growth. The new four-part organization covers motivation, leadership, and social interactions; mental training; program implementation; and general health and well-being. The text bridges the gap between research and practice by clearly illustrating essential concepts and theories with case studies, anecdotes, and examples. Thorough coverage teaches students how to address issues such as injury, burnout, drug abuse, and retirement from sport while creating a physical and mental environment conducive to peak performance and personal growth.

Highlights Of The Sixth Edition:

Updated content throughout reflects the latest research, examples, and cutting-edge practices in applied sport psychology.

New exercises and case studies help students think critically and apply the book's content to diverse real-world situations.

A new chapter on gender and cultural diversity, written specifically for this text, reflects the growing importance of cultural competence to sport psychology researchers and practitioners.