Sports Psychology
- ISBN-10
- 9390649544
- ISBN-13
- 9789390649549
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 188
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-07-30
- Publisher
- Friends Publications (India)
- Author
- Dr. P. Gopinathan
Description
Sports now days is not about physical strength, mind plays a very important role in winning. To provide an athlete with the mental support they need, a sports psychologist considers the individual’s feelings, thoughts, perceived obstacles, and behavior in training, competition, and their lives beyond. Sports psychology is now widely accepted as offering a crucial edge over competitors. Psychological processes and mental wellbeing have become vital for athletes at all levels where the individual is serious about pushing their limits. The book is an attempt to understand the psychological information’s to reach a wider level. Sports psychology is a fascinating topic and the readers will gain an understanding of the power of a healthy mindset and thereby impact on sporting performance.
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