Scripture and Sport Psychology: Mental-Game Techniques for the Christian Athlete

ISBN-10: 0595328334
ISBN-13: 9780595328338
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages: 156
Language: English
Published: 2004-08
Publisher: iUniverse
Author: Derek de la Peña

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"Scripture and Sport Psychology: Mental-Game Techniques for the Christian Athlete is the first book to combine principles from the Holy Bible and sport psychology literature into a straightforward and practical guide for improving mental skills and athletic performance. Without a strong mental-game, athletes limit their ability to perform optimally. Drawing from enlightening parallels from the Bible and sport psychology research, the author provides effective techniques to enhance the mental fortitude necessary for peak performance."--Back cover.

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