LibGuides: LSM-7400: Module 4 Resources

Module 4 Required Resources

Textbooks

Psychology in Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
Nicholls, A. R. (2021). Psychology in sports coaching: Theory and practice. Routledge.

This course text will provide coaches with an understanding of how coaches can apply psychological principles to their coaching to enhance the enjoyment, learning, and performance of athletes.

Coaching for the Inner Edge: Practical Sport Psychology for Coaches
Vealey, R. S. (2021). Coaching for the inner edge: Practical sport psychology for coaches (2nd ed.). FiT Publishing.

This course text will provide coaches with practical information about sport psychology providing examples and exemplary ideas about coaching to gain a mental advantage.

Articles

Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Athlete-Informed Mental Skills Training Program for Elite Youth Tennis Players
Doehm, L., Bloom, G. A., Piggott, D. & Backhouse, S. (2020). Development, implementation, and evaluation of an athlete-informed mental skills training program for elite youth tennis players. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 32, 429-449.

This qualitative study developed, implemented, and evaluated a 15-month mental skills training (MST) program for elite youth tennis players.

The Creation of a Mental Skills Training Program in Elite Youth Tennis: A Coach-Driven Approach to Developing Resilient, Confident Competitors
Lauer, E. E., Lerman, M., Zakrajsek, R. A., & Lauer, L. (2020). The creation of a mental skills training program in elite youth tennis: A coach-driven approach to developing resilient, confident competitors. International Sport Coaching Journal, 7, 74-81.

This study examined a mental skills training (MST) program for United Stated Tennis Association (USTA) youth athletes.

Module 4 Optional Resources

Psychological Preparation in Olympic Village: A Four-Phase Approach
Blumentstein, B., & Lidor, R. (2008). Psychological preparation in the Olympic village: A four-phase approach. International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 6(3), 287-300. DOI: 10.1080/1612197x.2008.9671873

This article examines the psychological preparation provided to athletes during their stay in the Olympic Village at the Olympic Games.

Mental Toughness Development and Training in Sport
Cowden, R. G., Crust, L., Tibbert, S. J., & Jackman, P. C. (2021). Mental toughness development and training in sport. In M. Bertollo, E. Filho & P. Terry (Eds.), Advancements in mental skills training (pp. 28-43). Routledge.

This chapter discusses the effects of psychological skills training on mental toughness.

The Cognitive and Motivational Effects of Imagery Training: A Matter of Perspective
Cumming, J. L. & Ste-Marie, D. M. (2001). The cognitive and motivational effects of imagery training: A matter of perspective. The Sport Psychologist, 15, 276-288.

This study used synchronized skaters to examine the influence of imagery on the cognitive and motivational functions of imagery during a five-week imagery training program.

The Effects of Different Types of Imagery Delivery on Basketball Free-Throw Shooting Performance and Self-Efficacy
Fazel, F., Morris, T. Watt, A. & Maher, R. (2018). The effects of different types of imagery delivery on basketball free-throw shooting performance and self-efficacy. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 39, 29–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2018.07.006

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of three different imagery-training methods, namely routine imagery (unchanged scene in all sessions), progressive imagery (layering from simple scene to more complex images), retrogressive imagery (starting with a fully detailed scene then removing contextual factors), and a control condition on free-throw shooting performance and self-efficacy of basketball players.

Effect of an Eight-Week Imagery Training Programme on Passing Decision-Making of Young Volleyball Players
Fortes, L. S., Freitas-Júnior, C. G., Paes, P. P., Vieira, L. F., Nascimento-Júnior, J. R. A., Lima-Júnior, D. R. A. A., & Ferreira, M. E. C. (2020). Effect of an eight-week imagery training programme on passing decision-making of young volleyball players. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 18(1), 120–128. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2018.1462229

This study analyzed the effect of eight weeks of imagery training on passing decision-making performance in volleyball.

Mindfulness and Mental Preparation
Fournier, J. (2021). Mindfulness and mental preparation. In M. Bertollo, E. Filho & P. Terry (Eds.), Advancements in mental skills training (pp. 57-69). Routledge.

This chapter reviews the literature on mindfulness for improving performance in sport and then presents an intervention program for an elite fencer.

Development and Validation of a Monitoring Instrument for Sport Psychology Practice
Hansen, A. A., Perry, J. E., Lace, J. W., Merz, Z. C., Montgomery, T. L., & Ross, M. J. (2019). Development and validation of a monitoring instrument for sport psychology practice: The sport psychology outcomes and research tool (SPORT). Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 13(4), 543-560.

This paper discusses the validation of an instrument (Sport Psychology Outcomes and Research Tool; SPORT) measuring Athlete Wellbeing, Self-Regulation, Performance Satisfaction, and Sport-Related Distress. SPORT is a tool for monitoring effectiveness and outcomes of sport psychology interventions.

Do Coaches Know the Mental Skills of Their Athletes?
Leslie-Toogood, A. & Marrtin, G. L. (2003). Do coaches know the mental skills of their athletes? Assessments from volleyball and track. Journal of Sport Behavior, 26(1), 56.

This study examined whether coaches know the mental skills of their athletes.

Test of Performance Strategies: Development and Preliminary Validation of a Comprehensive Measure of Athletes' Psychological Skills
Thomas, P. R., Murphy, S. M., & Hardy, L. (1999). Test of performance strategies: Development and preliminary validation of a comprehensive measure of athletes’ psychological skills. Journal of Sports Sciences, 17(9), 697–711.

This study reported on the validation of the 64-item Test of Performance Strategies, a self-report instrument designed to measure the psychological skills and strategies used by athletes in competition and during practice. The eight competition strategies analyzed were: goal- setting, relaxation, activation, imagery, self-talk, attentional control, emotional control and automaticity.