The knowledge of the mind brings power to movement
Success in sports is not determined solely by physical ability — it is equally shaped by mental strength, learning processes, and psychological insight. The book Fundamental Principles of Sports Psychology and Motor Learning is a practical and scientifically grounded manual aimed at university students, sports managers, coaches, and athletes seeking to deepen their understanding of the psychological and cognitive foundations of athletic performance.
This book explores key areas of sports psychology, such as personality, athlete aggression, fan violence, motivation, team cohesion, and pathways for talent recognition and development. It also delves into core concepts of motor learning, including augmented feedback, attention and focus, information processing, practice scheduling, arousal and anxiety, and the dynamics of mental rehearsal.
By combining theory with real-world application, each chapter offers up-to-date research, clear explanations, and insights that can be directly applied in sports and training environments. Whether you work with athletes, manage teams, or aim to improve your own performance, this manual provides the tools and knowledge to support long-term success.
Think like an athlete, learn like a champion, and gain a competitive edge.
"Everyone believes what they perceive"
Empedocles (~490 BC)
Manufacturer
- Author
- Antonis K. Traylos
- Publisher
- Disigma
- Type
- Telecommunications, Sports
- Language
- Greek
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 776
- Release Date
- 9/2025
- Publication Date
- 2025
- Dimensions
- 17x24 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9786182022931
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