Sport Psychology

TRAMA

Sport Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental ideas at the core of the subject. Structured around the notion that sport participants' behaviour results from the interaction between their own characteristics and the environment, answers key questions such as: What is sport psychology and what do sport psychologists do? What factors affect sporting performance? Which psychological characteristics are associated with achievement in sport? How can performance be improved by using theory? Exploring both theory to practice, case studies are used in each chapter to illustrate how key topics are defined and studied. With a comprehensive glossary of essential terminology and suggestions for further study, Sport Psychology: The Basics will a clear and concise guide to the ways that contemporary sport psychologists address questions about human behaviour in sport.

NOTE EDITORE

Sport Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental ideas at the heart of Sport Psychology today. It examines the links between sport participants’ behaviours, their personality and their environment to identify the factors which affect performance. Exploring theory and practice, it uses case studies to illustrate how key areas of theory are applied within a sport psychologist’s practice, answering such questions as: What is sport psychology and what do sport psychologists do? What factors affect sporting performance? Which psychological characteristics are associated with achievement in sport? How can performance be improved by using theory? With a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further study and ideas for improving performance, Sport Psychology: The Basics is an ideal introduction for students of sport and coaches who would like to know more about how sport psychologists address questions about human behaviour in sport.

SOMMARIO

Part 1: Individual Differences 1. Personality 2. Motivation 3. Arousal, Stress and Anxiety 4. Self-Confidence Part 2: The Environment 5. Competition and Audience Effects 6. Group Dynamics and Cohesion Part 3: Helping Sports Participants and Coaches 7. Psychological Skills Training 8. Behaviour Modification Bibliography Glossary Index

AUTORE

David Tod is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415834490
• Collana: The Basics
• Dimensioni: 7.75 x 5.25 in Ø 0.70 lb
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 5 tables and 19 line drawings
• Pagine Arabe: 196
• Pagine Romane: x