In Pursuit Of Excellence 5th Edition

Description

In Pursuit of Excellence offers a prescriptive and practical means of gaining a competitive edge on or off the field through mental training. Athletes, coaches, and professionals will develop a positive outlook and focused commitment, overcome obstacles, improve performance, and achieve higher-quality living.

 

Promotion info

Featured at various relevant events throughout the UK and Europe. Reviews in UK and European websites, magazines and journals including Running World, Athletics Weekly and UK Coaching Edge. Solus emails, inclusion in online newsletters and posted on Human Kinetics' Health and Fitness Blog.

Author description

Terry Orlick is a professor in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. He is one of the world's leading authorities on the psychology of excellence and quality living and has worked with thousands of Olympic and professional athletes and coaches.

Table of contents

Selected Contents: Part I: Discovering Excellence; Chapter 1. Choice of Excellence; Chapter 3. Focus for Excellence; Part II: Focusing for Excellence; Chapter 5. Self-Examination; Chapter 7. Distraction Control; Chapter 9. Simulation; Part III: Creating Excellence; Chapter 11. Perspectives; Chapter 13. Commitments; Chapter 15. Challenges; Part IV: Living Excellence; Chapter 17. Composed; Chapter 19. Consistent; Chapter 21. Team-Oriented; Chapter 23. Adaptable; Chapter 24. Transition.