Self-talk in Sport

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Contributors
1. Locating Self-talk in the Knowledge Map of Sport and Exercise Psychology
	Introduction
	Self-talk: A Psychological Concept
	Self-talk and the Knowledge Map of Sport and Exercise Psychology
	Final Remarks
	References
2. Pieces of the Self-talk Jigsaw Puzzle: An Introduction
	Introduction
	Defining Self-talk
	What Self-talk Is Not
	A Conceptual Framework for Studying Self-talk
	Conclusions
	References
3. Assessment Methods for Organic Self-talk
	Introduction
	Definitions and Theories of Self-talk
	Self-talk in Sport
	Conclusion
	References
4. Metacognition and Goal-Directed Self-talk
	Introduction: Cognition and Metacognition
	What Is Metacognition?
	Metacognition and Expertise in Sporting Performance
	Metacognition-Informed Self-talk Interventions
	References
5. Self-talk and Emotion Regulation
	Introduction
	Self-talk and Emotion Regulation
	Conclusions
	References
6. Organic Self-talk Antecedents: An Interpretative Review and Implications for Practice
	Introduction
	Self-talk Antecedents
	Future Research Directions
	Interventions Regulating Athletes’ Organic Self-talk
	Acknowledgement
	References
7. The Reflexive Self-talk Intervention: Detailed Procedures
	Introduction
	Setting Up a Reflexive Self-talk Intervention Session
	Finding a Psychological Challenge to Explore
	Exploring the Psychological Challenge
	Selecting Psychological Skills
	Questioning the Use of Goal-Directed Self-talk
	Closing Comments
	References
8. Rational Self-talk: A Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) Perspective
	Introduction
	REBT Applied to Sport
	REBT and Self-talk
	Case Studies
	Conclusion
	References
9. Strategic Self-talk Interventions
	Introduction
	Effectiveness of Strategic Self-talk
	Research Implications for Self-talk Interventions
	Conclusions
	References
10. Self-talk Mechanisms
	Introduction
	Mechanisms in the Framework of the New Self-talk Conceptualisation
	What We’ve Learned So Far
	References
11. Self-talk Interventions in Tennis and Golf
	Introduction
	Research/Theory Regarding the Effects of Strategic Self-talk Interventions
	Research on Strategic Self-talk in Golf and Tennis
	Golf Intervention
	Tennis Intervention
	Guidelines for Self-talk Interventions with Tennis Players and Golfers
	References
12. Self-talk Interventions in Team-Sport Settings
	Introduction
	Embedding Self-talk in Team Sport
	Situations When Self-talk Is Beneficial for Team Sport Players
	Summary
	References
13. Self-talk and Endurance Sports
	Introduction
	Self-talk Research in Endurance Sports
	Theoretical Foundations
	Self-talk in Practice
	Conclusion
	References
14. Self-talk in Physical Education: Motivational Aspects and a Guide for Physical Education Teachers
	Introduction
	Self-talk Research in PE
	Guidelines for the Use of Strategic Self-talk in PE
	Motivational Self-talk Interventions in PE – Practical
Implications
	Conclusions
	References
15. Contesting the Role of Self-talk in Sport Psychology in Views of Mindfulness, Flow, and Mind Wandering
	Introduction
	A Mindful Perspective on Self-talk: Daniel Birrer
	Flow Experience and Self-talk: Patricia C. Jackman
	Mind Wandering and Self-talk: Alexander T. Latinjak
	Conclusions
	Notes
	References
Epilogue: Some Facts and Personal Reflections on
My Self-talk
	As a Primary School Kid …
	At High School …
	At University … Student …
	… and Staff
	On the Future of Self-talk
	Back at 48 …
Index