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Book SynopsisAnn-Marie Knowles is a chartered psychologist and accredited sport and exercise scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. She is a lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Strathclyde, UK and also provides psychological support to athletes, coaches and officials across Scotland. Vaithehy Shanmugam is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and a reviewer for the Journal of Sport Sciences and the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. Ross Lorimer is a lecturer in Sport, Social Psychology and Coaching Pedagogy at Abertay University, UK and Sport Science Officer for the Mountaineering Council of Scotland.
Trade Review'Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise provides a comprehensive coverage of salient topic areas through bringing together a wealth of up-to-date information. The text gives readers insight into the interactions and dynamics that exist within sport and exercise psychology from a social standpoint. The authors have provided stimulating, thought-provoking and readable chapters, case studies and questions throughout, which facilitates the readers' attention and engagement with the text. I therefore would fully commend this book to students and practitioners alike.' - Philippa McGregor, St Mary's University, UK "An easily accessible yet extremely informative text that covers the key social psychology issues in sport. The use of case studies makes this book not only excellent at informing the reader of current theory and academic research but also how a practitioner sport psychologist might utilize these ideas in applied contexts." - James Byron-Daniel, University of the West of England, UK
Table of Contents1. The Coach 2. Teammates 3. Competition 4. Audience and Spectators 5. The Family and Significant Others 6. Schools 7. Workplaces 8. Gyms and Leisure Centres 9. Primary Health Care 10. The Outdoors Setting.
