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The Mental Athlete (Paperback)

by Kay Porter (Author) "What do Marion Jones, Michael Jordan, and Tiger Woods have in common?..." (more)
Key Phrases: remembering your word, mental training program, mental training skills, Mental Trainer, Position-Specific Issues, Tiger Woods (more...)
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Book Description
The Mental Athlete is the applied sport psychology handbook for competitors and coaches. It contains exercises, tests, and worksheets that will guide you through the steps of mental achievement for improved performance.

This conditioning manual for the mind helps you

-enhance mental strengths and address weaknesses through effective self-assessments,
-increase confidence in personal abilities and overcome the fear of failure,
-heighten awareness of inner-thought processes and learn ways to improve them, and
-initiate action and respond intuitively and positively to challenges.

Maximize your physical skills by fully developing your mental skills. Perform your best with The Mental Athlete!

Book Info
Porter Performance Systems, Eugene, OR. Provides a conditioning manual for the mind, to be used in sports training. Shows how to assess inner strengths and weaknesses, gain confidence, reduce fear of failure. improve sport-related thought processes, and initiate positive changes on the court and field. Previous edition: c1986. Softcover.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 1 edition (July 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0736046542
  • ISBN-13: 978-0736046541
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,359 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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