Psychology In Professional Sports And The Performing Arts Challenges And Strategies International Society Of Sports Psychologyhackfort by International Society Of Sports Psychology.;hackfort, Dieter;schinke, Robert J 9781138808614, 9781138808621, 9781315750569, 9781317612513, 9781317612520, 113880861X, 1138808628, 1315750562, 1317612515 instant download after payment.

The
relationship between sport and exercise psychology and the realm of
professional sport and performance has grown exponentially in recent
years. Elite athletes increasingly see the value in seeking
psychological advice and expertise, while consultants now work in a
wider range of elite performance environments.

Psychology
in Professional Sports and the Performing Arts: Challenges and
Strategies is a unique and timely collection that brings together the
experiences and knowledge of a range of applied psychologists working in
these exciting industries. The book begins with a section outlining the
core skills practitioners require in the field, before chapters
discussing individual sports, team sports and the performing arts. Each
author looks at how theoretical principles can be applied within a
particular professional context, delineating how performers may benefit
from working with a psychologist, as well as the ethical and cultural
challenges that they faced.

Assessing
the role of applied psychologists across a truly unique range of
activities, from polo to motor racing and ice hockey to modern dance,Psychology in Professional Sports and the Performing Arts: Challenges and Strategiesoffers
unrivalled insights into how sport and exercise psychology can be put
into practice in challenging professional environments. It will appeal
to anyone studying sport and exercise psychology, or working in the
field.