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Informationen zum Autor David Lavallee is Head of the School of Sport at the University of Stirling, UK. John Kremer is a Reader in Applied Social Psychology in the School of Psychology, Queen's University, Belfast, UK. Aidan Moran is Professor of Cognitive Psychology, University College, Dublin, Ireland. Klappentext Sport Psychology is an essential introduction to the field's key issues, suitable for psychology, sport science and sport studies students at all levels. Encompassing the history of sport psychology to more recent distinctions between sport and exercise psychology, it is ideal reading for students looking to learn about issues such as motivation, concentration and anxiety and the connection between physical activity and psychological well-being. This new edition provides updated case studies, guidance on further reading, study questions and brand new content on self-harm in sport and metaimagery. Real-life examples put the theory into practice, and the authors' focus on the freshest theories shows how the discipline has evolved in recent years. Zusammenfassung This new edition of Sport Psychology combines theory, research and empirical evidence to provide a comprehensive, introductory text, suitable for core use. All chapters have been updated, reflecting contemporary developments, and new content includes the latest research on metaimagery and self harm in sport, as well as new case examples throughout. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Practising Sport Psychology Imagery Motivation Concentration Anxiety Sport Expertise Acquiring Sport Skills Teams The Athlete's Career Exercise and Mental Health Index.
