Sport Psychology

In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychological effects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered include motivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about sport psychology.>

Sommario

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
An Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
PART TWO: SPORT AND THE INDIVIDUAL
Personality
Motivation
Aggression
PART THREE: SPORT PERFORMANCE
Arousal
Anxiety
Self-confidence
PART FOUR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT
Group Cohesion
Audience Effects
Leadership and Coaching
PART FIVE: EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Exercise and Physical Health
Exercise and Mental Health
PART SIX: ISSUES IN SPORT AND EXERCISE
Issues in Sport and Exercise.

Info autore

DAVID TOD is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Aberystwyth University, UK.

Riassunto

In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychological effects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered include motivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about sport psychology.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rachel Rahman, Joanne Thatcher, David Tod, David Thatcher Tod
• Editore: Bloomsbury Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 20.08.2010
• EAN: 9780230249875
• ISBN: 978-0-230-24987-5
• Pagine: 248
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 215 mm x 10 mm
• Serie: Palgrave Insights in Psychology; Palgrave Insights in Psychology Series; Macmillan Insights in Psychology series; Palgrave Insights in Psycholog; Print on demand; Macmillan Insights in Psychology series; Palgrave Insights in Psychology; Palgrave Insights in Psycholog; MacMillan Insights in Psycholo
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie, manuali, annuari, storia; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Medicina; B, Behavioral Science and Psychology, Sport Psychology, Sports—Psychological aspects, coaching;health;Motivation;personality;sports