Book chapters by Barry Kirker
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Oxford Handbook of Sports Medicine
Sport psychology is practiced by psychologists specializing in the domain of sport psychology and by sport scientists specializing in psychological aspects of sport and the athlete. It concerns itself with the maximization of sporting performance by developing the mental strength and addressing the general psychological well-being of athletes. |
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The Psychology of Team Sports
Every fan knows that individual talent is vital to a team. But sport psychologists understand that the key to success is to incorporate talent into a supportive team unit. The editors of Psychology of Team Sports have assembled a variety of articles to address the psychological issues related to team sport activities on and off the court or field. read more |
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Articles by Barry
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Anxiety Disorder
Everybody experiences some degree of anxiety as a part of their personality make-up, known as trait anxiety. This varies according to an individual's biological temperament and life experiences during their development. read more |
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Presentations Barry has given
- Dealing With Critical Incidents. Read More
- Pain. Psychological Issues in the Identification and Management of Acute and Chronic Illness. Read More
- Considering Personality Disorders in Sport. Read More
- Psychological Approaches to Mental Health. Read More
- Mental Health Conditions Among Folk in the Community and at CD Welfare Centres or Shelters. Read More


