Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part A (Volume 232) (Progress in Brain Research, Volume 232)

Author: Wilson, Mark

Brand: Academic Press

Edition: 1

ISBN: 9780128118276

Release Date: 10-07-2017

Package Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 238

Details: Sport and the Brain: The Science of Preparing, Enduring and Winning, Part A, Volume 231 reflects recent advancements in the understanding of how elite athletes prepare for―and perform at―peak levels during competition. The latest release in this series focuses on a variety of topics, including chapters on Great British medalists: Psychosocial biographies of Super-Elite and Elite athletes from Olympic sports, a chapter on elite and super-elite Great British athletes: Some theoretical implications from Hardy et al.’s (2016) findings, and The psychosocial development of world class athletes: Additional considerations for understanding the whole person and salience of adversity.
This series takes a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on aspects of psychology, neuroscience, skill learning, talent development and physiology. Takes a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on aspects of psychology, neuroscience, skill learning, talent development, and physiology Focuses on sports and the brain Contains expertise and an international focus of contributors Adopts the novel approach of having a target article with critical commentaries on the lessons learned from British multiple gold medalists at Olympic and World Championships