Part two

EXPLORING ATHLETIC

PERFORMANCE: KEY

CONSTRUCTS

Overview

Part one of the book examined the nature of the discipline and profession of sport and
exercise psychology. In Part two, I investigate the various psychological processes that
affect individual athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Chapter 2 explores the psychology
of motivation in athletes. Chapter 3 examines anxiety in sport performers. Chapter 4
addresses the topic of concentration and Chapter 5 tackles imagery processes in athletes.
Finally in this part, Chapter 6 addresses the question of what determines expertise in
sport.