Here is a list of the best Sports Psychology books, some I have read myself, some that I did research on, and all have great reviews!
- Sports Psychology – A Complete Introduction (Teach Yourself) (2016)
- The Champion’s Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive (2015)
- The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion (2017)
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2018)
- This is Your Brain on Sports: Beating Blocks, Slumps and Performance Anxiety for Good! (2011)
- Mindfulness for Student Athletes: A Workbook to Help Teens Reduce Stress and Enhance Performance (2018)
- Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In (2017)
- Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (2014)
- Relentless Optimism: How a Commitment to Positive Thinking Changes Everything (Sports for the Soul) (Volume 3) (2017)
- Sports Psychology For Dummies (2010)
- The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (2014)
- Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications (2011)
- Sport Psychology for Youth Coaches: Developing Champions in Sports and Life (2012)
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.
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.
The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion (2017)
You don’t have one brain—you have three; your ancient Chimp brain that keeps you alive, your modern Professor brain that navigates the civilized world, and your Computer brain that accesses your memories and runs your habits (good and bad).
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.
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.
Mindfulness for Student Athletes: A Workbook to Help Teens Reduce Stress and Enhance Performance (2018)
If you’re like many other high school or college students, you probably feel pressure to perform at a high level—both in the classroom and on the field. Unfortunately, this pressure can cause lots of stress and anxiety. To make matters worse, you may find it difficult to effectively manage all of these demands on your time, energy, and health.
Conscious Coaching: The Art and Science of Building Buy-In (2017)
In the world of strength and conditioning, learning how to move others—not just physically, but also psychologically and emotionally—is paramount to getting the most out of them.
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. The four-part organization covers learning, motivation, and social interaction; mental training for performance enhancement; implementing training programs; and enhancing health and well-being.
Relentless Optimism: How a Commitment to Positive Thinking Changes Everything (Sports for the Soul) (Volume 3) (2017)
Positive thinking leads to positive outcomes. Study after study proves this. Researchers have found that optimistic people live longer, live healthier, have more energy, have more successful careers, make better decisions, are more productive, are less stressed, have healthier relationships, and (not surprisingly) are much happier than pessimists. However, a lot has been misunderstood about what it means to be a positive thinker and what it takes to maintain an optimistic mindset.
Sports Psychology For Dummies (2010)
Mental conditioning is now seen by many to be as critical to sports success as physical conditioning. And for parents eager to ensure their children have a winning edge-as well as a future college scholarship-nothing could be more critical to success. This book offers readers a comprehensive program to gain that winning edge, providing training tips and techniques along with helpful advice to keep in mind while competing.
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (2014)
. The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic freaks put on Earth to dominate their respective sports? Or are they simply normal people who overcame their biological limits through sheer force of will and obsessive training? In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success and the so-called 10,000-hour rule, David Epstein tackles the great nature vs.
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.
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.
Best Sports Psychology Books: The Ultimate Collection
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Sports psychology
Author(s): Todd M. Kays; Leif H. Smith
ID: 3237067, Publisher: , Year: 2022, Size: 5 Mb, Format: pdf
Passion and Addiction in Sports and Exercise
Author(s): Attila Szabó, Zsolt Demetrovics
ID: 3389888, Publisher: Routledge, Year: 2022, Size: 13 Mb, Format: pdf
Key Topics in Sports Psychology
Author(s): Springer Behavioral & Health Sciences
ID: 3514003, Publisher: Springer, Year: 2022, Size: 7 Mb, Format: pdf
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are absolutely hot items according to The Wall Street Journal, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.