This extensive overview of mental performance optimization techniques offers both a state-of-the-art reference resource and comprehensive tool for those engaged in the management and implementation of mental performance programs.
The book is written by a combination of academic and operational experts from a wide range of high-performance domains, including the military, space programs, academia, executive coaching, and elite athlete coaching, who complement scientific analyses and overviews of current knowledge with their own experience. Divided into three parts, the book begins by providing a broad conceptual framework through which to embed the latter technical content. Part two looks specifically at the interventions, knowledge, skills, and techniques needed to improve mental performance for both individuals and teams. The final section pulls together the theory of the previous parts, taking a more practical approach by covering implementation, methodological plans on how to appraise new techniques, lessons learned based on the practical experience of the authors, and considerations regarding the necessary learning environment for mental performance improvement.
Pairing an overview of all available neurological, cognitive, and psychological interventions aimed at improving mental performance with a review of their implementation, this is a go-to guide for practitioners involved in managing mental performance and program managers looking at the implementation of a mental performance policy across a wide range of domains. It will also be of interest for courses on performance psychology and human performance in both an academic and professional environment.
The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Edited by:
Nathalie Pattyn,
Robin Hauffa
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032458441
ISBN 10: 1032458445
Pages: 386
Publication Date: 08 August 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1: Foundation 1. Introduction 2. Scientific Foundation Nathalie Pattyn, Jeroen Van Cutsem, Antonio Martin, Robin Hauffa and Joern Ungerer 3. Ideal Performance States: Integrating Physiology, Cognition and Emotion Martin I. Jones and Paige Mattie Part 2: Scientific Evidence Base 4. Self-talk, Goal Setting and Visualization Martin I. Jones and Paige Mattie 5. Restorative Techniques: Mindfulness, Relaxation, Breathing and Yoga Nathalie Pattyn, Deanna Beech, Jenny Wilhelmsson, Helen Kilding and Adrianna Mendrek 6. Pharmacological Strategies to Improve Mental Performance Jeroen Van Cutsem and Nathalie Pattyn 7. Neurostimulation Tools and Approaches Kristin J. Heaton, Caitlin Ridgewell, Jessica Couse and William Neumeier 8. Computer-assisted Cognitive Training tools Kristin J. Heaton, Audrey Hildebrandt, Nicole Ekon and Erin L. Beatty 9. Biofeedback Martine Van Puyvelde and Nathalie Pattyn Part 3: Implementing Mental Performance Training 10. Learning Environment: Systemic Approach Silvia DeGirolamo, Claus Rønnow Pedersen, Jesper Corneliussen, Anders Kjærgaard and Nathalie Pattyn 11. Team Performance: Mental Performance N+1 Deanna Beech, Heikki Mansikka, Don Harris, Kai Virtanen and Nathalie Pattyn 12. Mental Performance and Mental Health Robin Hauffa 13. Implementing Mental Performance Programs in Elite Military Units Paige Mattie, Anders Kjærgaard and Nathalie Pattyn 14. Mental Performance in Extreme Environments (Space and Antarctica): Findings and Countermeasures Nathalie Pattyn, Susan Charlesworth and Dietrich Manzey 15. Mental Performance Programs in the Corporate World Aisha Cortoos and Maarten Bocksteins 16. Psychological Support for Olympic Athletes Paul Wylleman 17. Program Evaluation: How to Determine the Success of an Intervention Erin L. Beatty, Silvia DeGirolamo and Martin I. Jones 18. Ethical Caveat about Mental Performance Enhancement Marion Trousselard, Koen Hogenelst and Nicholas Van Den Berg 19. Conclusion
Nathalie Pattyn, MSc, MD, MPsy, PhD is Human Performance Professor, Royal Military Academy, Belgium. Robin Hauffa, MD is a senior psychiatric resident at the Military Hospital in Berlin, Germany and the former Medical Advisor at the German Special Operations Component Command. He also serves as the Human Performance Advisor to the NATO SOF Medicine Development Initiative, Security and Defense Medicine at University College Cork, Ireland.
