| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
x, 222 pages ; 21 cm. |
| Series |
SAGE key concepts
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SAGE key concepts.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. Introducing sport psychology : The history of sport psychology ; Practising sport psychology ; Ethical issues ; Organisations, sources and resources -- 2. Anxiety and stress : Anxiety and arousal ; Measuring stress and anxiety ; Pre-performance routines ; Choking under pressure ; Coping strategies -- 3. Motivation and commitment : Sport participation motives ; Burnout and dropout ; Goal setting ; Fear of failure and need to achieve ; Self-determination theory ; Achievement goal theory ; Self-efficacy and perceived competence -- 4. Cognitive processes in sport : Mental imagery ; Mental practice ; Attention and concentration ; Positive self-talk and thought control ; Mental toughness -- 5. Social psychology of sport : Team cohesion ; Team building ; Causal attribution ; Social facilitation and social loafing ; Leadership and effective coaching ; Home advantage ; Aggression ; Fans and spectators -- 6. Motor skills : Motor development ; Expertise ; Decision-making ; Practising motor skills ; Analysis and measurement of motor performance -- 7. Sport and well-being : Gender issues ; Overtraining and exercise addiction ; Injury and retirement. |
| Summary |
Concise and lively student introduction to sport psychology from a team of experienced teachers and researchers. |
| Subject |
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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Sports -- Psychological aspects. |
| Added Author |
Kremer, John, 1956-
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| ISBN |
9781849200516 |
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1849200513 |
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9781849200523 |
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1849200521 |
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