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Journal of Sport Psychology in Action Volume 10, 2019 - Issue 4: The Application of Mindfulness and Acceptance Approaches to Sport Performers
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Editorial

Towards a contextual approach to athletic performance enhancement: Reflections, perspectives, and applications

Chun-Qing ZhangHong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China; Correspondence[email protected]
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Amy BaltzellBoston University, Boston, MA, USAView further author information
Pages 195-198 | Published online: 14 Nov 2019

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