Sport Psychology For Young Athletes
Chris Brummer
u003cpu003eUnderstanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. Written by a team of leading international researcher-practitioners, this book is the first to offer an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of sport psychology for children and young athletes. It pro...
u003cpu003eUnderstanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes' enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. Written by a team of leading international researcher-practitioners, this book is the first to offer an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of sport psychology for children and young athletes. It provides practical strategies and guidance for those working in or researching youth sport, demonstrating how to integrate sport psychology effectively in a variety of youth sport contexts. u003c/pu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eWith real-life case studies that demonstrate psychological theory put into practice, it discusses a wide spectrum of issues faced by young athletes and recommends the best approaches to addressing them. Key topics covered include: u003c/pu003e u003culu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003ethe cognitive, social and physical development of young athletesu003c/liu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003eoptimising fun, motivation and self-confidence u003c/liu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003eenhancing young athletes' relationships with coaches, parents and peersu003c/liu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003emanaging stress, injuries and transitionsu003c/liu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003eeffectively developing talent and long-term engagement in sportu003c/liu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003e u003cliu003eencouraging organisational culture change.u003c/liu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/ulu003e u003cpu003eu003c/pu003e u003cpu003eThe most up-to-date and authoritative guide to sport psychology for young people, this is essential reading for anyone working in youth sport.u003c/pu003e
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