1st Edition

The Psychology of Performance

By Stewart T. Cotterill Copyright 2018
126 Pages
by Routledge

126 Pages
by Routledge

126 Pages
by Routledge

Why is performing under pressure often so difficult? What strategies can help us deliver our best performance? How can we boost our self-confidence? The Psychology of Performance explores the key psychological factors that affect our ability to cope under pressure, whether it’s competing in a sport, appearing in front of an audience, or meeting a tight deadline. It looks at how we develop... Read more

PREFACE

Chapter One

Introduction

Chapter Two

Learning the ropes: becoming an expert

Chapter Three

The impact of confidence on performance

Chapter Four

Making the right decision when it counts

Chapter Five

Factors determining psychological performance

Chapter Six

Practicing for performance

Further Reading

References

INDEX

Biography

Stewart T. Cotterill is a Consultant Sport and Performance Psychologist, and a leadership and performance researcher at the AECC University College, UK.