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The leading textbook in sport and exercise psychology is back in a revised seventh edition, and it again raises the bar with its engaging introduction to the field. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, 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.Internationally respected authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould continue to gather and incorporate feedback from teachers and students with each edition, building a text that addresses emerging trends and remains relevant and up to date. In-depth learning aids have been refreshed, including chapter objectives and summaries, sidebars, key terms, key points, and discussion questions to help students think more critically about applying the material. Other updates to the seventh edition include the following:A new chapter on diversity and inclusion addressing topics related to gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and disabilityNew content on popular and emerging areas such as grit, mindfulness, organizational sport psychology, and technology in sport psychologyAdditional modern-day practical examples and anecdotes to better illustrate conceptsUpdated references, including more contemporary sourcesFoundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides students with a unique learning experience-taking them on a journey through the field's origins, key concepts, research development, and career options available in the field. After this introduction to the field, the text shifts focus to personal factors that affect performance and behavior in sport, physical education, and exercise settings. It augments those concepts by factoring in situational circumstances that influence behavior, group interaction and processes, and the use of psychological techniques to help people perform more effectively. Students will gain critical insights into the role psychological factors play in health and exercise and the psychological consequences of participation in sport and physical activity, including children's psychological development through sport participation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sporting behavior in sport and physical activity contexts.The related web study guide serves as an important learning tool to support the educational journey. With more than 100 engaging activities, it allows students to apply the concepts from the text by completing activities for each chapter:Use actual sport and exercise psychology instruments to assess their skillsDetermine how to respond to real-life scenarios (with short answers or essays)Review research studies and experimentsSearch the Internet for relevant informationApply and test their understanding of principles and concepts of sport and exercise psychologyMany of the study guide activities offer compelling audio and video clips that reveal how sport psychology consultants communicate with athletes and coaches to improve athletic experiences. These clips feature esteemed experts from the field discussing concepts that they have studied and refined during their professional careers.To further emphasize practical application, the activities can be integrated throughout a full semester, turning course units into a unified whole that builds upon itself for greater understanding of the field.In addition to the web study guide, instructors will have access to a full suite of ancillaries: an instructor guide, test package, chapter quizzes, and presentation package plus image bank. Plus instructors have access to a special instructor video library featuring more than 120 video clips.The updated seventh edition of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology continues to ensure that students are well equipped-and excited-to enter the field of sport psychology, fully prepared for the challenges they may encounter as well as the possibilities.Note: The web study guide is included with all new print books and some ebooks. For ebook formats that don't provide access, the web study guide is available separately.
Contents
Part I. Beginning Your JourneyChapter 1. Welcome to Sport and Exercise PsychologyDefining Sport and Exercise PsychologySpecializing in Sport PsychologyDistinguishing Between Two SpecialtiesReviewing the History of Sport and Exercise PsychologyFocusing on Sport and Exercise Psychology Around the WorldLearning AidsChapter 2. Science and Professional Practice of Sport and Exercise PsychologyBridging Science and PracticeChoosing From Many Sport and Exercise Psychology OrientationsUnderstanding Present and Future TrendsLearning AidsPart II. Learning About ParticipantsChapter 3. Personality and SportDefining PersonalityUnderstanding Personality StructureStudying Personality From Six ViewpointsMeasuring PersonalityUsing Psychological MeasuresFocusing on Personality ResearchExamining Cognitive Strategies and SuccessIdentifying Your Role in Understanding PersonalityLearning AidsChapter 4. MotivationDefining MotivationReviewing Three Approaches to MotivationBuilding Motivation With Five GuidelinesDeveloping a Realistic View of MotivationUnderstanding Achievement Motivation and CompetitivenessIdentifying Four Theories of Achievement MotivationDeveloping Achievement Motivation and CompetitivenessUsing Achievement Motivation in Professional PracticeLearning AidsChapter 5. Arousal, Stress, and AnxietyDefining Arousal and AnxietyMeasuring Arousal and AnxietyDefining Stress and Understanding the Stress ProcessIdentifying Sources of Stress and AnxietyConnecting Arousal and Anxiety to PerformanceApplying Knowledge to Professional PracticeLearning AidsPart III. Understanding Sport and Exercise EnvironmentsChapter 6. Competition and CooperationDefining Competition and CooperationViewing Competition as a ProcessReviewing Studies of Competition and CooperationDetermining Whether Competition Is Good or BadEnhancing CooperationLearning AidsChapter 7. Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic MotivationPrinciples of ReinforcementApproaches to Influencing BehaviorGuidelines for Using Positive ReinforcementGuidelines for Using PunishmentBehavior Modification in SportBehavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior TherapyIntrinsic Motivation and Extrinsic RewardsCognitive Evaluation TheoryHow Extrinsic Rewards Affect Intrinsic Motivation in SportStrategies for Increasing Intrinsic MotivationFlow-A Special Case of Intrinsic MotivationLearning AidsChapter 8. Diversity and InclusionDefinition of Culture, Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural CompetenceDiversity and Inclusion Research in Sport and ExerciseBenefits of Diversity and InclusionStrategies for Diversifying Sport and Physical Activity and Creating Inclusive EnvironmentsLearning AidsPart IV. Focusing on Group ProcessesChapter 9. Team Dynamics and CohesionRecognizing the Difference Between Groups and TeamsIdentifying Three Theories of Group DevelopmentUnderstanding Group StructureCreating an Effective Team ClimateMaximizing Individual Performance in Team SportsDefinition of CohesionConceptual Model of CohesionTools for Measuring CohesionRelationship Between Cohesion and PerformanceOther Factors Associated With CohesionStrategies for Enhancing CohesionGuidelines for Building Team CohesionLearning AidsChapter 10. LeadershipDefinition of LeadershipApproaches to Studying LeadershipSport-Oriented Interactional Approaches to LeadershipResearch on the Multidimensional Model of Sport LeadershipLeadership Training InterventionsFour Components of Effective LeadershipThe Art of LeadershipLearning AidsChapter 11. CommunicationUnderstanding the Communication ProcessSending Messages EffectivelyReceiving Messages EffectivelyRecognizing Breakdowns in CommunicationImproving CommunicationDealing With Confrontation and ConflictDelivering Constructive CriticismLearning AidsPart V. Improving PerformanceChapter 12. Introduction to Psychological Skills TrainingWhat Psychological Skills Training EntailsWhy PST Is ImportantWhy Sport and Exercise Participants Neglect PSTMyths About PSTPST Knowledge BasePST EffectivenessThree Phases of PST ProgramsSelf-Regulation: The Ultimate Goal of PSTWho Should Conduct PST ProgramsWhen to Implement a PST ProgramPST Program DevelopmentCommon Problems in Implementing PST ProgramsLearning AidsChapter 13. Arousal RegulationIncreasing Self-Awareness of ArousalUsing Anxiety Reduction TechniquesExploring the Matching HypothesisCoping With AdversityUsing Arousal-Inducing TechniquesLearning AidsChapter 14. ImageryDefining ImageryUses of ImageryEvidence of Imagery's EffectivenessImagery in Sport: Where, When, Why, and WhatFactors Affecting the Effectiveness of ImageryHow Imagery WorksKeys to Effective ImageryHow to Develop an Imagery Training ProgramWhen to Use ImageryLearning AidsChapter 15. Self-ConfidenceDefining Self-ConfidenceUnderstanding How Expectations Influence PerformanceExamining Self-Efficacy TheoryAssessing Self-ConfidenceBuilding Self-ConfidenceLearning AidsChapter 16. Goal SettingDefinition of GoalsEffectiveness of Goal SettingPrinciples of Goal SettingDevelopment of Group GoalsDesign of a Goal-Setting SystemCommon Problems in Goal SettingLearning AidsChapter 17. ConcentrationDefining ConcentrationExplaining Attentional Focus: Three ProcessesConnecting Concentration to Optimal PerformanceIdentifying Types of Attentional FocusRecognizing Attentional ProblemsUsing Self-Talk to Enhance ConcentrationAssessing Attentional SkillsImproving ConcentrationLearning AidsPart VI. Enhancing Health and Well-BeingChapter 18. Exercise and Psychological Well-BeingReducing Anxiety and Depression With ExerciseUnderstanding the Effect of Exercise on Psychological Well-BeingChanging Personality and Cognitive Functioning With ExerciseEnhancing Quality of Life With ExerciseExamining the Runner's HighUsing Exercise as an Adjunct to TherapyLearning AidsChapter 19. Exercise Behavior and AdherenceReasons to ExerciseReasons for Not ExercisingProblem of Exercise AdherenceTheories and Models of Exercise BehaviorDeterminants of Exercise AdherenceSettings for Exercise InterventionsStrategies for Enhancing Adherence to ExerciseGuidelines for Improving Exercise AdherenceLearning AidsChapter 20. Athletic Injuries and PsychologyWhat Is Injury?Causes of InjuryRelationship Between Stress and InjuryOther Psychologically Based Explanations for InjuryPsychological Reactions to Exercise and Athletic InjuriesRole of Sport Psychology in Injury RehabilitationIdentify Athletes and Exercisers Who Are at Risk for InjuryLearning AidsChapter 21. Addictive and Unhealthy BehaviorsEating DisordersSubstance AbuseAddiction to ExerciseCompulsive GamblingLearning AidsChapter 22. Burnout and OvertrainingDefinitions of Overtraining, Staleness, and BurnoutFrequency of Overtraining, Staleness, and BurnoutModels of BurnoutFactors Leading to Athlete Overtraining and BurnoutSymptoms of Overtraining and BurnoutWays to Measure BurnoutBurnout in Sport ProfessionalsTreatment and Prevention of BurnoutLearning AidsPart VII. Facilitating Psychological Growth and DevelopmentChapter 23. Children and Sport PsychologyImportance of Studying the Psychology of Young AthletesChildren's Reasons for Participation and NonparticipationRole of Friends in Youth SportStress and Burnout in Children's Competitive SportEffective Coaching Practices for Young AthletesRole of ParentsLearning AidsChapter 24. Aggression in SportDefining AggressionUnderstanding the Causes of AggressionExamining Aggression in SportApplying Knowledge to Professional PracticeLearning AidsChapter 25. Character Development and Good Sporting BehaviorDefining Character, Fair Play, and Good Sporting BehaviorDeveloping Character and Good Sporting BehaviorExamining Moral Development ResearchUnderstanding the Connection Between Moral Reasoning and Moral BehaviorHazing and Bullying in SportStudying the Connection Between Character Development and Physical ActivityGuiding Practice in Character DevelopmentLearning Aids
