Full Description
"An excellent text to offer more depth on theories and concepts within Sports Psychology and provide learners with a greater understanding of current psychological theories. The text helps in enforcing knowledge gained and also provides a plethora of references for further reading around any of the chapters covered within the text."
- John Harrison, Tyne Metropolitan College
"This book provides a good introduction to sports psychology, and enables students to obtain a basic understanding of the key concepts. I will recommend this book to my level 4 students."
- Marie Robbins, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
"Provided an excellent synthesis of key topics in sport psychology. The content draws upon leaders in the field both from a research and applied sport psychology perspective."
- Andrew Balsdon, Canterbury Christ Church University
This book provides a focused, accurate guide for students working within the dynamic field of sport psychology.
The concise and authoritative entries have been selected by experienced teachers and researchers; each one defines, explains and develops a key topic in sport psychology acting as a springboard for further reading and debate. This is a stimulating and practical resource for students defined by the clarity of writing and relevant examples. Each concept gives the student:
clear definitions
up-to-date suggestions for further reading
careful cross-referencing.
Easy to use and intelligently judged this book offers the modern student the basic materials, tools and guidance for planning essays and passing exams.
Contents
PART ONE: INTRODUCING SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
The History of Sport Psychology
Practising Sport Psychology
Ethical Issues
Organizations, Sources and Resources
PART TWO: ANXIETY AND STRESS
Anxiety and Arousal
Measuring Stress and Anxiety
Pre-Performance Routines
Choking Under Pressure
Coping Strategies
PART THREE: MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT
Sport Participation Motives
Burnout and Dropout
Goal Setting
Fear of Failure and Need to Achieve
Self-Determination Theory
Achievement Goal Theory
Self-Efficacy and Perceived Competence
PART FOUR: COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN SPORT
Mental Imagery
Mental Practice
Attention and Concentration
Positive Self-Talk and Thought Control
Mental Toughness
PART FIVE: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT
Team Cohesion
Team Building
Causal Attribution
Social Facilitation and Social Loafing
Leadership and Effective Coaching
Home Advantage
Aggression
Fans and Spectators
PART SIX: MOTOR SKILLS
Motor Development
Expertise
Decision-Making
Practising Motor Skills
Analysis and Measurement of Motor Performance
PART SEVEN: SPORT AND WELL-BEING
Gender Issues
Overtraining and Exercise Addiction
Injury and Retirement
