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Mental toughness : the mindset behind sporting achievement /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sheard, Michael, 1968- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Routledge, Taylor and Francis, 2013.
Edición:Second edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introducing mental toughness; 2. Characterising mental toughness; 3. Conceptualising mental toughness; 4. Measuring mental toughness; 5. Developing and maintaining mental toughness; 6. Concluding mental toughness.
  • Appendix A: Measuring mental toughness: construct validation of the alternative Psychological Performance Inventory (PPI-A) and the Sports Mental Toughness Questionnaire (SMTQ)Appendix B: Resisting stress in sports officiating: the moderating role of positive psychology
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index