Robert S. Weinberg, PhD, Miami University, Daniel Gould, PhD, Michigan State University.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Sixth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Champaign, IL :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Human Kinetics,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2015]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiii, 649 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
29 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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 -- Agression in sport -- Character development and good sporting behavior.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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As the leading text in sport and exercise psychology, "Foundations of sport and exercise psychology", provides a through introduction to key concepts in the field. It offers both students and new practitioners a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology, drawing connections between research and practice and capturing the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.