| Description |
xiii, 625 pages : illustrations, some colour ; 29 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Welcome to sport and exercise psychology -- Personality and sport -- Motivation -- Arousal, stress, and anxiety -- Competition and cooperation -- Feedback, reinforcement, and intrinsic motivation -- Group and team dynamics -- Group cohesion -- Leadership -- Communication -- Introduction to psychological skills training -- Arousal regulation -- Imagery -- Self-confidence -- Goal setting -- Concentration -- Exercise and psychological well-being -- Exercise behavior and adherence -- Athletic injuries and psychology -- Addictive and unhealthy behaviors -- Burnout and overtraining -- Children and sport psychology -- Aggression in sport -- Character development and good sporting behavior |
| Summary |
The latest edition of the best selling sport and exercise psychology book on the market, provides a thorough introduction to the key concepts in the field. It offers students and new practitioners a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology, bridges the gap between research and practice, conveys principles of professional practice, and captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2007 |
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Includes Internet access |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Exercise -- Psychological aspects.
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Sports -- psychology.
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Psychology, Sports.
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Exercise -- psychology.
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| Author |
Gould, Daniel, 1952- author
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| LC no. |
2010015761 |
| ISBN |
9780736083232 |
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0736083235 |
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