![]() Drawing on expertise from a range of world-leading specialists, Meijen clearly articulates the scientific and cognitive basis behind many of the psychological factors that influence endurance performance, whilst providing self-help guidelines that will be of benefit to both coaches and athletes. ![]() In this innovative text, Carla Meijen explores the psychology of human endurance including pain management, decision-making, self-belief and motivation. "As both an exercise scientist and a runner, I have always been intrigued by the interaction between physical and psychological performance during endurance activities. PART III: Future directions for research and practiceĬhapter 13: Clinical issues in endurance performanceĬhapter 14: Application to recreational settings: working with the public, psyching team activities, and suggestionsĬhapter 15: Pursuing the next challenges: directions for research on the psychology of endurance performance ![]() Sheree McCormick, Francesco di Gruttola, and Maurizio BertolloĬhapter 11: Self-talk and endurance performanceĪlister McCormick and Antonis HatzigeorgiadisĬhapter 12: Mindfulness in endurance performance Wanja Wolff, Maik Bieleke, and Julia SchülerĬhapter 10: The theoretical and applied implications of using imagery to improve the performance and well-being of endurance performers Noel Brick, Tadhg MacIntyre, and Linda SchückerĬhapter 9: Goal striving and endurance performance Prelude: interventions for endurance performanceĬhapter 8: Attentional focus and cognitive strategies during endurance activity PART II: Psychological interventions in endurance performance Noel Brick, Mark Campbell, and Christian SwannĬhapter 7: Self-efficacy and endurance performance Robinson, and Ross CloakĬhapter 6: Metacognitive processes in the self-regulation of endurance exercise PART I: Determinants of endurance performanceĬhapter 2: Psychobiology of fatigue during endurance exerciseĬhapter 3: Exercise-induced pain: A psychophysiological perspectiveĬhapter 4: Decision-making, pacing and performance in endurance sportĬhapter 5: Regulating emotions to go faster!Īndrew M. With a final section of the book outlining issues related to mental health that are relevant to endurance performance, the book shows that the future of research and application of psychological theory in endurance performance in sport is bright and thriving.Īimed at researchers, students, coaches, and athletes themselves, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to better understand how our minds experience endurance in performance arenas, and what psychological techniques can be used to make us more efficient.Ĭhapter 1: An introduction to Endurance Performance in Sport: Psychological Theory and Interventions The authors look at regulatory processes around pain, decision-making, self-belief, emotions, and meta-cognition, before examining a range of cognitive strategies, including the use of imagery, goals, self-talk, and mindfulness techniques. Whether it is motivation, self-belief, feeling nervous before a race, exercise-induced pain, sticking to a pacing strategy, or thoughts around what to focus on, there are a vast number of psychological factors which can affect endurance performance.īringing together experts in the field from around the world, this is the first text to provide a detailed overview of the psychology of endurance performance where there is a research and an applied focus looking at both main theoretical models as well as how interventions can support an athlete’s efficacy and well-being. Athletes participating at all levels of endurance performance can relate to the impact of psychological factors.
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