Bernd Strauss - Böcker

Laterality in Sports: Theories and Applications summarizes recent research on the neurophysiological foundations of handedness, and how left or right lateralization (affecting primary hand use, foot use, and eye use) affects motor control, performance outcome, skill acquisition, and achievement of sports expertise-both for one-on-one sports and team sports. As laterality research has matured, greater focus has been given to applications in human endeavours and, in particular, sport. The book examines performance within individual sports, and discusses the coaching ramifications of coaching to a specific lateralization preference.

Describes the neurophysiological foundations of handedness Discusses the origins and development of laterality in humans Summarizes the impact of laterality on motor control and sports performance Encompasses research on both individual and team sports Includes research on skill acquisition, coaching, and development of expertise Covers research on laterality in preferred hand, foot, and eye use in sports

Dictionary of Sport Psychology: Sport, Exercise, and Performing Arts is a comprehensive reference with hundreds of concise entries across sports, martial arts, exercise and fitness, performing arts and cultural sport psychology. This dictionary uses a global approach to cover philosophical and cultural backgrounds, theory, methodology, education and training and fields of application. Each entry includes phenomenon, subject description and definition, related theory and research, practice and application across sports and related performance domains. An authoritative, balanced and accessible presentation of the state-of-the-art in key subject areas, this dictionary is a must-have reference for anyone studying or practicing sport psychology. Provides a diverse cultural perspective to ensure the broadest coverage of internationalization Covers a broad scope of terms and concepts Includes extended performance domains, such as music, dance, theater arts and the circus Utilizes an alphabetical approach so entries are easily found and quickly referenced Contains entries written by leading researchers and scholars across the globe

The book includes ideas and concepts from psychology in general, particularly sport psychology, and communication sciences, as well as applied sport psychology and case studies.

The book includes ideas and concepts from psychology in general, particularly sport psychology, and communication sciences, as well as applied sport psychology and case studies. In each chapter, the reader will first learn the theoretical and empirical background of concepts related to crises, and second, they will be introduced to how to apply this knowledge and methods to prevent and cope with crises. Throughout the book, well-known examples and case studies are addressed to gain a full understanding of crises.

Enge Fußballspiele und knappe Titelkämpfe werden nur selten durch technische Fähigkeiten von Spielern oder taktische Maßnahmen ihrer Trainer entschieden. Die bedeutsamsten Impulse kommen aus einem Bereich, der oft erwähnt wird, aber nur schwer greifbar ist: Große Champions sprechen nach besonderen Siegen eher über mentale Stärken, Persönlichkeitsmerkmale und den Zusammenhalt in ihren Teams. Dieses Buch beschreibt anhand aktueller wissenschaftlicher Kenntnisse und durch viele Beispiele illustriert die mentalen und kognitiven Prozesse, die über Sieg und Niederlage im Fußball entscheiden. Interviews mit Trainern wie Ralf Rangnick, Ottmar Hitzfeld und Christian Streich, Sportmanagern wie Fredi Bobic und ehemaligen Spielern wie Matthias Sammer ergänzen diese Erkenntnisse aus der Wissenschaft in Interviews über wegweisende Momente und prägende Erfahrungen in ihren Karrieren.Es geht um Phänomene wie den Heimvorteil, Kreativität, emotionale Extremsituationen, die Grenzen der Wahrnehmung, gruppendynamische Prozesse, moderne Führung und Mythen des Spiels, die sich oft widerlegen lassen. Für jeden Fußballinteressierten wird so schnell ersichtlich, welche Phänomene tatsächlich spielentscheidend sein können und welche nicht.

Several interviews with well-known soccer coaches, managers and former players complement these findings from psychology and sport science.It deals with phenomena such as the home field advantage, creativity on the field, extreme emotional situations, the limits of visual perception, group dynamics and modern leadership.