Chapter 15: Pursuing the next challenges: Directions for research on the psychology of endurance performance
McCormick, Alister and Meijen, Carla (2019) Chapter 15: Pursuing the next challenges: Directions for research on the psychology of endurance performance. In: Endurance Performance in Sport: Psychological Theory and Interventions. Routledge, Oxon, pp. 212-224. ISBN 9781138053212
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Abstract
Athletes participating at all levels of endurance performance can relate to the impact of psychological factors. 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. Bringing 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. 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. 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. Aimed 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. (Abstract taken from the edited book)
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Divisions: | Sport |
| Depositing User: | Ms Kerry Kellaway |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Mar 2019 08:59 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Nov 2021 04:50 |
| URI: | https://marjon.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/17378 |
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