Foundations of sport and exercise psychology
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Foundations of sport and exercise psychology
Human Kinetics, c2007
4th ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 571-598) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With over 50,000 copies of the 3rd Edition sold worldwide, the best-selling book on the subject gets even better with the release of this fourth edition. It is a major course adoption text in the UK and Europe, aimed at lecturers, students, athletes, coaches and other professionals. It includes more contemporary practical examples, case studies and anecdotes to help students understand various theories and concepts. This new edition also comes with access to an online study guide, providing students with a range of practical, interactive learning activities including video clips of sport psychologists in practice and audio clips of many of the field's pioneers and most respected names. Reader-friendly features include chapter objectives and summaries, informative sidebars, key terms, key points and discussion questions in each chapter. Updated design, artwork and photos make the material more interesting and accessible to readers. Lecturers will be able to easily organise their courses with an emphasis on ease of understanding and quality assessment. It provides comprehensive, accessible coverage of the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology.
Table of Contents
- Part I. Getting Started
- Part II. Understanding Participants
- Part III. Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments
- Part IV. Understanding Group Processes
- Part V. Enhancing Performance
- Part VI. Enhancing Health and Well-Being
- Part VII. Facilitating Psychological Development Through Sport.
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