TY - BOOK AU - De la Pe�na,Derek TI - Scripture and sport psychology: mental-game techniques for the Christian athlete SN - 0595328334 AV - GV 706.4 .D4 2004 PY - 2004/// CY - New York PB - iUniverse KW - Sports KW - Psychological aspects KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Building self-confidence -- Purpose, motivation, attitude, and goals -- Dealing with adversity -- Playing in the zone -- Teamwork N2 - "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 ER -