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Sport psychology : a self-help guide / Stephen J. Bull.

By: Bull, S. J. (Stephen John), 1959-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Marlborough : Crowood, 1991 (2005 printing)Description: viii, 208 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 1852235683; 9781852235680.Subject(s): Sports -- Psychological aspects | Sports psychologyDDC classification: 796.01 | 796.01 BUL
Contents:
Introduction to sport psychology/ Dr. Stephen J. Bull -- Motivation / Dr. Richard Cox -- Stress and anxiety / Dr. Graham Jones -- Aggression / Dr. Larry Leith -- Interpreting success and failure / Dr. Stuart Biddle -- Mental preparation for competition / Brian Miller -- The psychology of the coach-athlete relationship / Peter Terry -- Team building: the development of team spirit / John Syer -- Children in sport / Misia Gervis -- Burnout / Dr Adrian Taylor -- The role of the sport psychologist / Dr Stephen J. Bull -- Conclusions and recommendations / Dr. Stephen J. Bull.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 796.01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Checked out 07/04/2025 00106954
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 796.01 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00106955
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 796.01 BUL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000769319
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 796.01 BUL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000446132
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This book is aimed at anyone who is interested in the psychology of sport performance. A range of topics are examined such as motivation, anxiety, aggression, mental preparation; coaching style, team spirit, burnout and parental involvement in children's sport. With the increased involvement of sport psychologists in competitive sport nowadays, the book also explains the role of the consultants and describes the different techniques they use to enhance performance. It also includes ways of improving team spirit in order to acquire the winning edge. The book, in short, is a self-help guide for understanding behaviour and improving performance in competitive sport.

Includes index.

Introduction to sport psychology/ Dr. Stephen J. Bull -- Motivation / Dr. Richard Cox -- Stress and anxiety / Dr. Graham Jones -- Aggression / Dr. Larry Leith -- Interpreting success and failure / Dr. Stuart Biddle -- Mental preparation for competition / Brian Miller -- The psychology of the coach-athlete relationship / Peter Terry -- Team building: the development of team spirit / John Syer -- Children in sport / Misia Gervis -- Burnout / Dr Adrian Taylor -- The role of the sport psychologist / Dr Stephen J. Bull -- Conclusions and recommendations / Dr. Stephen J. Bull.

CIT Module SPRT 6011 - Core reading