Our list of some of the best Sport Psychology books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
- Sports Psychology – A Complete Introduction (Teach Yourself) (2016)
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2018)
- The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive (2015)
- This is Your Brain on Sports: Beating Blocks, Slumps and Performance Anxiety for Good! (2011)
- Sport Psychology (2016)
- Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Applications in Sport Psychology (2011)
- Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications (2011)
- Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (2014)
- Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice (5th Edition) (2011)
- The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation (2013)
- Sport Psychology for Youth Coaches: Developing Champions in Sports and Life (2012)
- Think Like a Warrior: The Five Inner Beliefs That Make You Unstoppable (Sports for the Soul) (Volume 1) (2016)
Sports Psychology – A Complete Introduction (Teach Yourself) (2016)
Sport Psychology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place.
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2018)
of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, which offers students a lower-priced printed version of the text. Other binding options are also available. The leading textbook in sport and exercise psychology is back in a revised seventh edition, and it again raises the bar with its engaging introduction to the field.
The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive (2015)
Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn’t necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most. Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level—is at an all-time high.
This is Your Brain on Sports: Beating Blocks, Slumps and Performance Anxiety for Good! (2011)
“THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SPORTS is a must read for anyone involved in or simply interested in sports. It tells the real story of what I went through and how countless athletes of all levels are still going through now..unnecessarily.
Sport Psychology (2016)
FEATURES*Emphasis on real-world examples and contemporary athletes in every chapter*Connects to students on a personal level through “Test Yourself” features that enable students to rate themselves on various issues, attitudes, and behaviors and apply what they’ve learned to their own lives*Emphasizes research with a thorough review of research methods in the first chapter and “Research in Action” boxes throughout that explore thought-provoking topics like the impact of superstition on athletic…
Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Applications in Sport Psychology (2011)
Biofeedback and neurofeedback hold tremendous potential in sport and performance applications to train the body and mind to work together, but remain underutilized. AAPB’s newest book, Biofeedback & Neurofeedback Applications in Sport Psychology will teach the practitioner: To apply biofeedback and neurofeedback to athletes and others wanting to gain a competitive advantage. The latest advances in technology and hardware, including wireless equipment options.
Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications (2011)
Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications shows how concepts supported by current scientific research can be used to address issues and situations encountered everyday by physical activity specialists, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes.
Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (2014)
Applied Sport Psychology was written to introduce readers to psychological theories and techniques that can be used to enhance performance and personal growth of sport participants from youth to elite levels.
Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice (5th Edition) (2011)
provides a comprehensive overview of sport and exercise psychology. It outlines the theoretical framework and provides the necessary psychological foundation of sport psychology while offering a real-life handbook approach to using psychological strategies as a sport participant and coach.
The Psychology of Sport Injury and Rehabilitation (2013)
Athletes routinely use psychological skills and interventions for performance enhancement but, perhaps surprisingly, not always to assist in recovery from injury. This book demonstrates the ways in which athletes and practitioners can transfer psychological skills to an injury and rehabilitation setting, to enhance recovery and the well-being of the athlete.
Sport Psychology for Youth Coaches: Developing Champions in Sports and Life (2012)
Two seasoned sport psychologists help coaches understand the psychology of young athletes and provide guidelines for winning strategies that benefit athletes in sports and life. They cover issues like motivation, leadership behavior, values, life skills development and other topics, enabling coaches to have a lasting positive influence on youth.
Think Like a Warrior: The Five Inner Beliefs That Make You Unstoppable (Sports for the Soul) (Volume 1) (2016)
If you want to take control of your life and achieve your biggest dreams, you must develop a “warrior mindset.” This book will show you how to stop thinking like a victim and start thinking like a warrior.
Best Sport Psychology Books to Read
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Sport Psychology: The Basics
Author(s): David Tod
ID: 3211092, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2022, Size: 8 Mb, Format: pdf
Sports psychology
Author(s): Todd M. Kays; Leif H. Smith
ID: 3237067, Publisher: , Year: 2022, Size: 5 Mb, Format: pdf
Cultural Sport Psychology and Elite Sport in Singapore: An Exploration of Identity and Practice
Author(s): Nicholas De Cruz
ID: 3239340, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2022, Size: 10 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are truly best-sellers according to Washington Post, others are written by unknown authors. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.