Sport Psychology Books

Advances in Applied Sport Psychology

A Review

Edited by Stephen Mellalieu, Sheldon Hanton

Advances in Applied Sport Psychology aims to bridge the gap between research and practice in contemporary sport psychology. Now available in paperback, the book draws together reviews of cutting edge research in key areas of applied sport psychology, assesses the implications of this research for...

Published May 6th 2010 by Routledge

Becoming a Sport Psychologist

Edited by Paul McCarthy, Marc Jones

Sport psychology is a competitive profession with rigorous and demanding entry routes in terms of education, training and accreditation. Once qualified, the sport psychology practitioner will face complex, day-to-day professional challenges of the kind not always covered in conventional sport...

To Be Published August 14th 2013 by Routledge

Coping and Emotion in Sport

Second Edition

Edited by Joanne Thatcher, Marc Jones, David Lavallee

The emotional highs and lows of competitive sport, whether experienced as a competitor, spectator or coach may be the essential ingredient that gives sport its universal and compelling appeal. Emotion is clearly a pervasive force within competitive sport, and this is reflected in the burgeoning...

Published August 8th 2011 by Routledge

Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sport Psychology

Contemporary Themes

Edited by Mark R. Beauchamp, Mark A. Eys

Can a better understanding of group dynamics raise individual and team athletic performance or improve the outcomes of exercise interventions? Much human behaviour in sport and exercise settings is embedded within groups where individuals’ cognitions, emotions, and behaviours influence and are...

Published November 28th 2007 by Routledge

Human Potential

Exploring Techniques Used to Enhance Human Performance

By David Vernon

Throughout time, people have explored the ways in which they can improve some aspect of their performance. Such attempts are more visible today, with many working to gain an ‘edge’ on their performance, whether it is to learn a new language, improve memory or increase golf handicaps. This book...

Published June 10th 2009 by Routledge

Managing Performance Stress

Models and Methods

By David Pargman

Over the past 16 years, new theories and models have emerged in the stress and anxiety knowledge base regarding the unique forms associated with performance. Existing theories have been applied in creative and helpful ways to better explicate relationships between stress and anxiety with...

Published May 29th 2006 by Routledge

Mental Toughness

The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement, Second Edition

By Michael Sheard

Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport – by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book examines the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers, and presents the cutting-edge research...

Published July 12th 2012 by Routledge

Peak Performance Every Time

By Simon Hartley

Peak performances should not be left to chance. Rather than hoping that you will perform at your best, why not engineer your performance? Peak Performance Every Time incorporates principles from sport psychology and performance coaching and applies these to all areas of life. Using illustrations...

Published November 29th 2011 by Routledge

Professional Practice in Sport Psychology

A review

Edited by Sheldon Hanton, Stephen Mellalieu

Sport psychologists working with athletes, teams and sports performers are only as effective as their professional techniques and competencies will allow. This is the first book to offer a detailed and critical appraisal of the conceptual foundations of contemporary professional practice in sport...

Published November 3rd 2011 by Routledge

Psychology in Football

Working with Elite and Professional Players

By Mark Nesti

How can the skills of the sport psychologist be put to best use within a football club? How can a sport psychologist help elite footballers perform at their maximum level? In this groundbreaking guide to the role of the sport psychologist within elite and professional football, leading sport...

Published June 8th 2010 by Routledge

Psychology in Sports Coaching

Theory and Practice

By Adam Nicholls, Leigh Jones

Have you ever wondered how athletes learn and make use of the feedback they are given by their coach, or how a coach could make his or her feedback more effective for athletes? Psychology in Sports Coaching has been written specifically for students studying coaching who want to improve their...

Published July 1st 2012 by Routledge

Pure Sport

Practical sport psychology, 2nd Edition

By John Kremer, Aidan Moran

Should you always "think about it"? Are you "only as good as your last game"? Is it just a matter of "keeping your eye on the ball"? The answer to these questions is no, and to help you steer a course through the many challenges of a sporting career this second edition of Pure Sport sets out, in...

Published June 9th 2013 by Routledge

Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology

A Comprehensive Guide for Students and Practitioners

Edited by Stephanie Hanrahan, Mark Andersen

Series: Routledge International Handbooks

The Routledge Handbook of Applied Sport Psychology is a definitive guide to the theory and practice of applied sport psychology. It goes further than any other book in surveying the full variety of issues that practising sport psychologists will confront in their working lives. It introduces the...

Published October 12th 2010 by Routledge

Routledge Handbook of Sports Performance Analysis

Edited by Tim McGarry, Peter O'Donoghue, Jaime Sampaio

Series: Routledge International Handbooks

Sport performance analysis techniques help coaches, athletes and sport scientists develop an objective understanding of actual sport performance, as opposed to self-report, fitness tests or laboratory based experiments. For example, contemporary performance analysis enables elite sports people and...

Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge

Team Psychology in Sports

Theory and Practice

By Stewart Cotterill

The ability to mould a group of talented individual athletes into an effective team takes effort and skill. Team Psychology in Sports examines the crucial factors in the development of an effective team, introducing important psychological and organizational concepts and offering evidence-based...

Published June 13th 2012 by Routledge

The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation

Edited by Monna Arvinen-Barrow, Natalie Walker

Athletes routinely use psychological skills and interventions for performance enhancement but, perhaps surprisingly, not always to assist in recovery from injury. This book demonstrates the ways in which athletes and practitioners can transfer psychological skills to an injury and rehabilitation...

Published April 3rd 2013 by Routledge

The Psychology of Strength and Conditioning

Edited by David Tod, David Lavallee

An effective strength and conditioning program underpins the training regime of every successful athlete or sportsperson and it is now widely recognized that psychology plays a significant role in the application of strength and conditioning principles. This is the first book to examine the...

Published October 30th 2011 by Routledge

The Science of Gymnastics

Edited by Monèm Jemni

The Science of Gymnastics is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the fundamental physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles underpinning this most demanding of sports. Drawing on cutting edge scientific research, and including contributions from leading international...

Published January 20th 2011 by Routledge