Mind vs Muscle: The Psychology of Sports

This series explores how sports psychology and strategy is as important as physical fitness and strength in many areas of sports, from tennis and football to basketball and soccer. Sports coaching skills are explored, strategies examined, and case study examples given of athletes who turned their game around by using the power of the mind. STEM in sports is also explored, from nutrition to strategic game planning. A bright, energetic layout full of action shots reflects the intensity and pace of popular sports.? Includes mind game activities the reader can carry out to illustrate the concept of using mental strength to defeat physical strength? Features boxes that present case studies of athletes who trained their mind to think like a winner? Discussion of a high-interest topic will draw reluctant readers