PSYCHOLOGY IN SPORTS: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Psychology in Sports: Methods and Applications Edited.by Richard M. Suinn, Colorado State University Psychology in Sports brings together writings by the leading sports psychologists, coaches, and Olympic athletes of the United States and Canada. More than forty articles acquaint students and professionals alike with basic psychological concepts and summarize current research in sports psychology. One complete section of the book is devoted solely to the many practical and relevant applications of sports psychology. Actual case studies reveal the psychological training techniques and programs used with many national and varsity teams. Coaches, students, athletes, and professionals will learn the many benefits of applied sports psychology from this readable and important collection of writings. About the editor Dr. Richard M. Suinn is professor and head of the department of psychology at Colorado State University, He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Stanford University in 1959. In addition to his teaching activities, Dr. Suinn has worked closely with athletes on many national teams, including the U.S. women’s track and field team, the U.S. marksmanship unit, and the U.S. pentathlon team. He was the team psychologist for the U.S. nordic and biathlon teams to the 1976 Olympic Games, and has been actively involved in several clinics at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers in Squaw Valley and Colorado Springs.

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