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Book Synopsis

Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, presents the most current information in sport and exercise motivation research and how this research can be applied in exercise, sport, and physical activity contexts.



Trade Review

“As one of the only books reviewing current information on motivation in sport, exercise, and physical activity, this book contributes uniquely to the field of sport and exercise psychology and is a testament to the growth of motivation research and application.”

—Doody's Book Review



Table of Contents

Part I: Contemporary Theories of Motivation: New Directions and Interpretations

Chapter 1. Motivation in Sport and Exercise From an Achievement Goal Theory Perspective: After 30 Years, Where Are We?

Glyn C. Roberts

Motivation and Achievement Behavior

Motivational Implications of Task or Ego Involvement

Evidence Summary

Counterarguments

Counterpoints to the Counterarguments

Parsimony, Elegance, and Conceptual Coherence in Sport Psychology

And the Point Is?

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 2. The Place of Achievement Goals in the Social Context of Sport: A Comparison of Nicholls’ and Elliot’s Models

Athanasios G. Papaioannou, Nikos Zourbanos, Haralampos Krommidas, and George Ampatzoglou

Review on Trichotomous and Two-by-Two Findings in Sport

A Comparison Between Elliot’s and Nicholls’ Models

Interpretation of Findings Based on the Trichotomous and Two-by-Two Models

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 3. A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Motivation in Sport and Physical Education: Current Trends and Possible Future Research Directions

Nikos Ntoumanis

Sociocontextual Environment

Satisfaction and Thwarting of Psychological Needs

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 4. Perfectionism: A Foundation for Sporting Excellence or an Uneasy Pathway Toward Purgatory?

Howard K. Hall, Andrew P. Hill, and Paul R. Appleton

Perfectionism in Elite Sport Performers

Definition

Empirical Evidence of Perfectionism in Sport

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 5. The Dualistic Model of Passion in Sport and Exercise

Robert J. Vallerand

Psychology of Passion

Initial Research on the Concept of Passion

Development of Passion

Passion and Intrapersonal Outcomes

Passion and Interpersonal and Intergroup Outcomes

Passionate Functioning Under Various Situations

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 6. Goal Setting to Enhance Motivation in Sport

Glyn C. Roberts and Elsa Kristiansen

Goal Setting

A Search for Theory

Achievement Goal Theory

Goal Involvement

Achievement Goal Orientations

Motivational Climate

Achievement Goal Theory and Goal Setting

Why Goal Setting Works

Managing the Motivation of Others

Goal Setting as a Motivational Strategy for Injuries and Rehabilitation

Managing Individual Motivation

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Part II: Understanding the Psychological Determinants and Mediators of Physical Activity Behavior

Chapter 7. Self-Determination Theory and Exercise Motivation: Facilitating Self-Regulatory Processes to Support and Maintain Health and Well-Being

Martyn Standage and Richard M. Ryan

Basic Components of SDT and Mapping of Minitheories

Self-Determination Theory in Exercise Science Research

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 8. Self-efficacy and Motivation in Physical Activity and Sport: Mediating Processes and Outcomes

Todd A. Gilson and Deborah L. Feltz

Theoretical Overview of Self-Efficacy

Individual-Level Self-Efficacy Research

Collective Efficacy Research

Coaching Efficacy Research

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 9. Social Cognitive Approaches to Understanding Exercise Motivation and Behavior in Cancer Survivors

Jeff K. Vallance and Kerry S. Courneya

Cancer Treatments

Exercise and Cancer Survivorship

Physical Activity Prevalence in Cancer Survivors

Exercise Motivation in Cancer Survivors

Exercise Behavior in Cancer Survivors

Theory of Planned Behavior

Social-Cognitive Theory

Self-Determination Theory

Exercise Beliefs Among Cancer Survivors

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 10. Understanding Exercise Behavior: A Self-Presentational Perspective

Kathleen A. Martin Ginis and Diane Mack

Background

Evidence

Theoretical Perspectives on Self-Presentation and Exercise Motivation

Role of Self-Presentation in Exercise Motivation

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Chapter 11. Interventions for Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

Stuart J.H. Biddle, Nanette Mutrie, Trish Gorely, and Avril Blamey

Role of Motivation: Understanding the Ecological and Behavioral Epidemiology Frameworks

Theories Typically Used in Physical Activity Interventions

Types and Settings for Interventions

Behavior Change: Issues of Theory and Interventions

A Framework for Evaluating Interventions

Intervention Planning and Evaluation

Examples of Physical Activity Behavior Change

Sedentary Behavior Change

Practical Applications

Directions for Future Research

Summary

Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise

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      Publisher: MG - Human Kinetics
      Publication Date: 1/19/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780736090810, 978-0736090810
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Advances in Motivation in Sport and Exercise, Third Edition, presents the most current information in sport and exercise motivation research and how this research can be applied in exercise, sport, and physical activity contexts.



      Trade Review

      “As one of the only books reviewing current information on motivation in sport, exercise, and physical activity, this book contributes uniquely to the field of sport and exercise psychology and is a testament to the growth of motivation research and application.”

      —Doody's Book Review



      Table of Contents

      Part I: Contemporary Theories of Motivation: New Directions and Interpretations

      Chapter 1. Motivation in Sport and Exercise From an Achievement Goal Theory Perspective: After 30 Years, Where Are We?

      Glyn C. Roberts

      Motivation and Achievement Behavior

      Motivational Implications of Task or Ego Involvement

      Evidence Summary

      Counterarguments

      Counterpoints to the Counterarguments

      Parsimony, Elegance, and Conceptual Coherence in Sport Psychology

      And the Point Is?

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 2. The Place of Achievement Goals in the Social Context of Sport: A Comparison of Nicholls’ and Elliot’s Models

      Athanasios G. Papaioannou, Nikos Zourbanos, Haralampos Krommidas, and George Ampatzoglou

      Review on Trichotomous and Two-by-Two Findings in Sport

      A Comparison Between Elliot’s and Nicholls’ Models

      Interpretation of Findings Based on the Trichotomous and Two-by-Two Models

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 3. A Self-Determination Theory Perspective on Motivation in Sport and Physical Education: Current Trends and Possible Future Research Directions

      Nikos Ntoumanis

      Sociocontextual Environment

      Satisfaction and Thwarting of Psychological Needs

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 4. Perfectionism: A Foundation for Sporting Excellence or an Uneasy Pathway Toward Purgatory?

      Howard K. Hall, Andrew P. Hill, and Paul R. Appleton

      Perfectionism in Elite Sport Performers

      Definition

      Empirical Evidence of Perfectionism in Sport

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 5. The Dualistic Model of Passion in Sport and Exercise

      Robert J. Vallerand

      Psychology of Passion

      Initial Research on the Concept of Passion

      Development of Passion

      Passion and Intrapersonal Outcomes

      Passion and Interpersonal and Intergroup Outcomes

      Passionate Functioning Under Various Situations

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 6. Goal Setting to Enhance Motivation in Sport

      Glyn C. Roberts and Elsa Kristiansen

      Goal Setting

      A Search for Theory

      Achievement Goal Theory

      Goal Involvement

      Achievement Goal Orientations

      Motivational Climate

      Achievement Goal Theory and Goal Setting

      Why Goal Setting Works

      Managing the Motivation of Others

      Goal Setting as a Motivational Strategy for Injuries and Rehabilitation

      Managing Individual Motivation

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Part II: Understanding the Psychological Determinants and Mediators of Physical Activity Behavior

      Chapter 7. Self-Determination Theory and Exercise Motivation: Facilitating Self-Regulatory Processes to Support and Maintain Health and Well-Being

      Martyn Standage and Richard M. Ryan

      Basic Components of SDT and Mapping of Minitheories

      Self-Determination Theory in Exercise Science Research

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 8. Self-efficacy and Motivation in Physical Activity and Sport: Mediating Processes and Outcomes

      Todd A. Gilson and Deborah L. Feltz

      Theoretical Overview of Self-Efficacy

      Individual-Level Self-Efficacy Research

      Collective Efficacy Research

      Coaching Efficacy Research

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 9. Social Cognitive Approaches to Understanding Exercise Motivation and Behavior in Cancer Survivors

      Jeff K. Vallance and Kerry S. Courneya

      Cancer Treatments

      Exercise and Cancer Survivorship

      Physical Activity Prevalence in Cancer Survivors

      Exercise Motivation in Cancer Survivors

      Exercise Behavior in Cancer Survivors

      Theory of Planned Behavior

      Social-Cognitive Theory

      Self-Determination Theory

      Exercise Beliefs Among Cancer Survivors

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 10. Understanding Exercise Behavior: A Self-Presentational Perspective

      Kathleen A. Martin Ginis and Diane Mack

      Background

      Evidence

      Theoretical Perspectives on Self-Presentation and Exercise Motivation

      Role of Self-Presentation in Exercise Motivation

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

      Chapter 11. Interventions for Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

      Stuart J.H. Biddle, Nanette Mutrie, Trish Gorely, and Avril Blamey

      Role of Motivation: Understanding the Ecological and Behavioral Epidemiology Frameworks

      Theories Typically Used in Physical Activity Interventions

      Types and Settings for Interventions

      Behavior Change: Issues of Theory and Interventions

      A Framework for Evaluating Interventions

      Intervention Planning and Evaluation

      Examples of Physical Activity Behavior Change

      Sedentary Behavior Change

      Practical Applications

      Directions for Future Research

      Summary

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