Mind-Body Conditioning for Competitive Figure Skaters - Softcover

Linda Ross; PhD

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1606790110 ISBN 13: 9781606790113

Publisher: Coaches Choice, 2008

Synopsis

Mind-Body Conditioning for Competitive Figure Skaters is about mind-body conditioning as it applies to the artistic sport of figure skating. But as you read, you ll soon discover that mind-body conditioning skills can be applied successfully to any area of your life. Each chapter of this book begins with a description of the chapter topic, and ends with application exercises you can learn and apply to your skating and other areas of your life. Instead of trying to learn everything at once, choose the activities that make the most sense to you, and practice them until they are second nature, just like you would a skating skill. Chapters include: Introduction to Mind-Body Conditioning, The Inner Circle, Pre-Season Assessment, Seasonal Goal Setting, Productive Practice, Positive Thinking and the Competitive Mindset, Social Physique Anxiety and Other Body-Image Issues, Relaxation and Arousal Deactivation Techniques, Energy and Arousal Activation Techniques, Techniques to Enhance Attention, Focus, and Concentration, Techniques to Improve Confidence, and Effective Competition Preparation. Includes bonus 58-minute DVD.

About this title

About the Author:

Linda Ross, Ph.D., holds advanced degrees in both psychology and kinesiology. She is a lifelong athlete who has competed at the provincial/state, national, and international levels in several individual and team sports. She currently trains as an adult figure skater registered with U.S. Figure Skating. With over 25 years of experience in the health, wellness, and sport sciences industry, Linda is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

About this edition

• Publisher: Coaches Choice
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1606790110
• ISBN 13: 9781606790113
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124