Mental toughness the mindset behind sporting achievement
Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport - by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book examines the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers, and presents the cutting-edge research in...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Hove, East Sussex ; New York
Routledge
2012.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Summary: | Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport - by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book examines the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers, and presents the cutting-edge research in this area. Within these chapters, the author proposes that mental toughness is a personality style and mindset, and presents a compelling case for its inclusion within the positive psychological paradigm. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 264 p. ill. 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780415578950 (hardback) 9780415578967 (paperback) |