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by Michael Sheard
Michael Sheard has established himself as a leading authority on mental toughness.
Michael Sheard has established himself as a leading authority on mental toughness. Dr. Sheard’s discussion of the factors which contribute to the development of mental toughness – cultural influences in particular – is also illuminating.
Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport - by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. Now packed with even more rigorous scientific evidence and bang up-to-date anecdotes from the world of sport, the book presents a fascinating explanation of why some athletes are successful, and how and why they stay on to. ental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievementwill be essential reading for all sport psychology, sport science, sport studies, and coaching students.
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John F. Mathers and others published Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement.
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Concluding Mental Toughness. Michael Sheard has managed to successfully draw together a wide range of academic and applied material to dissect the phenomenon of mental toughness. Author(s) Bio. Michael Sheard has been a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Teesside and York St John Universities. He has published widely on mental toughness, hardiness, and positive psychology. The underlying academic credentials are extremely sound and are coupled with an engaging presentation style which I find very appealing. More by Michael Sheard. The Achievement Mindset: Understanding Mental Toughness. Yes, Mr Bronson: Memoirs of a Bum Actor.
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Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport – by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book provides a definitive and readable overview of the area, and presents the cutting-edge research in the field of mental toughness.
The book introduces the historical and conceptual arguments behind this research, and looks at the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers. It suggests that mental toughness is a personality style and mindset, presenting a case for its inclusion within the positive psychological paradigm. The book also explores various measures ofthis conceptand their psychometric properties, and considers cultural and national perspectives as well as the possibility of mental toughness heredity. Sheard exposes the development and maintenance of mental toughness as a factor for successful sport and life performance, and discusses the possibilities for future research on the subject.
This book is unique in considering the idea of mental toughness as an 'achievement mindset' and is an invaluable resource for sport and exercise psychology and science students and lecturers. It also provides an important reference for sport participants, coaches, and enthusiasts.
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