1st Edition

The Psychology of Performance

By Stewart T. Cotterill Copyright 2018
    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 skills through learning and practice, and how self-confidence and decision-making can be sharpened to boost our expertise. The book explains how to develop the best mindset for performance, and shows how factors such as sleep, nutrition, and rest and recovery can influence our moods and how we function.

    When we need to perform a task with little room for error, The Psychology of Performance helps us to understand how to do this to the best of our ability.

    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.