Porter, Kay.

The mental athlete / Kay Porter. - Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2003. - xi, 211 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

"A book by Kay Porter and Judy Foster with the same title was published by William C. Brown and Ballantine Books in 1986. This 2004 version of The mental athlete is a completely new book"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205) and index.

Essentials for effective mental training -- Developing mental training skills -- Gauging your mental aptitude -- Taking steps toward positive thinking -- Preparing your mind and body for mental training -- Unleashing the power of the mind -- Optimizing your performance -- Troubleshooting performance blocks -- Mental training for specific needs -- Mental training for life.

0736046542 (softcover)


Sports--Psychological aspects.

796.01 POR