Sport and exercise psychology : a critical introduction
This book combines an explanation of the theoretical foundations of sport and exercise psychology with critical reviews of contemporary research and practical suggestions for relevant independent research projects
Lehrbuch
XVI, 347 Seiten : Illustrationen, Diagramme ; 24 cm
9780415168083, 9780415168090, 0415168082, 0415168090
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Part 1. Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology: Discipline and Profession. Part 2. Exploring Athletic Performance: Key Constructs. 1. Motivation and Goal-setting in Sport. 2. "Psyching Up" and "Calming Down": Anxiety in Sport. 3. Staying Focussed in Sport: Concentration in Sport Performers. 4. Using Imagination in Sport: Mental Imagery and Mental Practice in Athletes. 5. What Lies Beneath the Surface? Investigating Expertise in Sport. Part 3. Team Cohesion. 6. Exploring Team Cohesion in Sport: A Critical Perspective. Part 4. Exploring Health, Exercise and Injury. 7. Does a Healthy Body Always Lead to a Healthy Mind? Exploring Exercise Psychology. 8. Helping Athletes to Cope with Injury: From Theory to Practice.