Introducing Sport Psychology (Paperback)

A Practical Guide (Introducing (Icon Books))

By Arnold Leunes

Icon Books, 9781848312579, 216pp.

Publication Date: September 20, 2011

List Price: 9.95*
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Description

What does it take to be the best in sports? Whether you're an aspiring athlete or just want to perform a little better, this Introducing Practical Guide reveals clear mental exercises, point-by-point suggestions for performance improvement, and real-life examples of managing emotions to help minimize the psychological effects of injury.



About the Author

Arnold LeUnes: Dr. Arnold LeUnes is the author of an excellent textbook on Sports Psychology which is in its 4th edition and published by Taylor & Francis. He is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Texas A&M University. His current research interests include mood/performance relationships and assessment of mental skills in sports. He is co-author of Sport Psychology: An Introduction (2002).