Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Sport Psychology

This volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series presents a concise summary of the science and practice of psychology in the context of sport. Psychological aspects central to sport performance such as motivation, cognition, stress, confidence, and mental preparation are examined and interventions designed to enhance individual and team performance are reviewed. Reflecting the breadth of the field, issues such as sport injury prevention and rehabilitation, athlete psychopathology, child and adolescent development, sport career termination, and the practice of sport psychology are also addressed. Published under the auspices of the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, Sport Psychology shows howthe performance and the overall well-being of athletes can be improved by highlighting research findings and their practical application. With contributions from internationally renowned experts and useful case studies in each chapter, this handbook is an essential resource for medical doctors who serve athletes and sports teams and an invaluable reference for all students of sport psychology.

This volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series presents a concise summary of the science and practice of psychology in the context of sport. Psychological aspects central to sport performance such as motivation, cognition, stress, confidence, and mental preparation are examined and interventions designed to enhance individual and team performance are reviewed. Reflecting the breadth of the field, issues such as sport injury prevention and rehabilitation, athlete psychopathology, child and adolescent development, sport career termination, and the practice of sport psychology are also addressed.Published under the auspices of the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, Sport Psychology shows howthe performance and the overall well-being of athletes can be improved by highlighting research findings and their practical application. With contributions from internationally renowned experts and useful case studies in each chapter, this handbook is an essential resource for medical doctors who serve athletes and sports teams and an invaluable reference for all students of sport psychology.

List of contributors, vi
Foreword, vii
Preface, viii
1 Introduction, 1
Britton W. Brewer
2 Motivation, 7
Robert S. Weinberg
3 Attention, concentration and thought management, 18
Aidan P. Moran
4 Management of competitive stress in elite sport, 30
Sheldon Hanton, Owen Thomas and Stephen D. Mellalieu
5 Confidence in sport, 43
Robin S. Vealey
6 Mental preparation for training and competition, 53
Daniel Gould, M. Ryan Flett and Eric Bean
7 Enhancing team effectiveness, 64
Albert V. Carron, Shauna M. Burke and Kim M. Shapcott
8 Injury prevention and rehabilitation, 75
Britton W. Brewer
9 Clinical issues, 87
Britton W. Brewer
10 Child and adolescent development and sport participation, 97
Diane M. Wiese-Bjornstal, Nicole M. LaVoi and Jens Omli
11 Sport career termination, 113
Albert J. Petitpas
12 Sport psychology in practice, 121
Mark B. Andersen
Index, 133