Brain Body in Sport Exercise Contributor(s): Blumenstein, Boris (Editor), Bar-Eli, Michael (Editor), Tenenbaum, Gershon (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0471499072 ISBN-13: 9780471499077 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $67.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: Biofeedback (BFB) in practical sport and exercise is under used and misunderstood, despite recent remarkable technical advances. It is a vital method of training athletes which increases individual awareness and control over the body and reduces habitual physiological tensions. Written by leading international experts, this ground-breaking book brings together, for the first time, current research and applications and shows how different BFB approaches can be used in various sports. Unique features of this book include:
"This text is long overdue and combines knowledge gained through psychophysiological research and applied to the implementation of biofeedback techniques with athletes. In my view there is no comparable publication to date. It should be useful as a resource for students and practitioners alike." Dr Jan Graydon, Head of Sports Studies, University College Chichester, UK |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Sports Psychology |
Dewey: 796.01 |
LCCN: 2002514148 |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.08" W x 8.94" (0.51 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: With the remarkable technical advances of recent years, the use of highly technical means of sport psychology has gained momentum. Biofeedback (BFB) typifies one of the most important perspective methods of training athletes for better self-control and relaxation. This book aims to show how BFB techniques can be used with these new devices to provide optimum performance.
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