Sport Psychology

ISBN-13: 9780230249875 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 248 str.

David Tod

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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.

O autorze

DAVID TOD is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Aberystwyth University, UK. He has also acted as a consultant for a wide variety of sports teams and athletes from club to international level.

JOANNE THATCHER is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Aberystwyth University, UK, and was previously Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2008-10).

RACHEL RAHMAN is Lecturer in Psychology at Aberystwyth University, UK.

Blurb

Whether it's understanding how a player copes with the pressures of taking a penalty, or how a coach motivates their team, sport psychology helps us to get into the athlete's mind.

In this enlightening overview, the authors integrate biological, social and cognitive approaches to investigate the impact of behaviour, thoughts and feelings on performance and help us comprehend the psychological effects of playing sports.

Whatever your level of study, this wide-ranging introduction will give you a deeper understanding of the effect of key psychological principles on the experience and performance of sports.