Product Description

If you want to have peak performances, set personal records, and win; if you want to become a competitor, a winner, and become a champion then this book is for you. This book takes a consistent behavioral approach to training for peak performances and winning athletic competitions, presenting it in a manner that the non-specialist can effectively implement. The most effective way to improve performance, improve conditioning, learn new skills, end bad habits, and apply winning strategies is with Behavior Analytic Training (BAT). Using research from behavior analysis, sport science, real world examples of champions' training methods, and record breaking efforts; with exercises that you may complete, graphs, tables and forms that you may copy; you will learn how to build a BAT program that leads to peak performances, PRs, ultimate fitness and winning efforts. Effective, "smarter," goal setting leading to exceptional performance is taught. You will learn how to assess performance related behaviors; identify and eliminate skill gaps. You will learn how to use graphed behavior to improve performance and how to use social facilitation advantageously. For top performances a maximum power-to-weight ratio is needed. To increase the Power-to-weight ratio, BAT uses the most effective, scientifically supported methods for weight loss, weight maintenance, and diet. The practice power law and necessary practice parameters for peak, winning, performances are taught as is how to plan your training with periodization, workload progression, and taper for maximum performance improvements. You will learn how to manipulate your focus and arousal, how to effectively "psych-up," and use visualization. You will learn how to focus and manipulate your assertiveness and aggression to a competitive advantage. Finally, with no-nonsense relaxation techniques, you will learn how to relax and recover for future peak performances and winning efforts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2479718 in Books
• Published on: 2010-01-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .22" h x 9.02" w x 6.00" l, .34 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 106 pages

About the Author
Stephen Ray Flora, Ph.D., B.C.B.A. (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) is a professor of psychology at Youngstown State University and is the author of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title awarding winning book The Power of Reinforcement, and of Taking America Off Drugs: Why Behavioral Therapy is More Effective for Treating ADHD, OCD, Depression, and Other Psychological Problems, both are published by State University of New York Press. He is also the author of several dozen scientific, theoretical, and popular articles on behavior analysis, psychology, teaching, and athletic competition. Athletically, Stephen Ray Flora was the 2001 Professional Karate Commission Ohio Black Belt Executive division fighting state champion and the PKC Ohio Best Overall Points Champion Black Belt Executive division. Recently he has been competing in triathlons. He has won his age group in many local sprint and international distance triathlons. For three years running he has won his age group in the Steel Valley Triathlon Club's point series championship. Stephen Ray Flora has conducted workshops on the behavior analysis of fitness and peak athletic performance in Amherst, MA, Phoenix, Chicago, San Diego, and other locations in conjunction with the Association for Behavior Analysis International and the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy.