Description
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive and accessible text on exercise and sport psychology for students on sport science/sport and exercise science degrees. It adopts an integrated, thematic approach and covers all the required theory, concepts and research, accompanied by case studies to illustrate the applied nature of the material being covered. The book is split into two major sections, covering exercise psychology and sport psychology, and each chapter supports students as they progress from clear introductory material to more advanced discussions.
Trade Review′Clear definitions of scientific concepts are presented throughout and highlighted together with discussions relating to strengths and limitations. In addition, conflicting research is presented and reflected upon. The learning activities challenge the reader′s way of thinking and problematizing around both method and content. Other valuable educational approaches are case studies, which make the text more interesting and facilitate a deeper learning approach, as well as suggested further reading for students who want more information and depth....To conclude Sport and Exercise Psychology is well worth reading. As a reader you will find the content slightly different from the mainstream sport and exercise psychology literature and with a strong focus on critical reflection....Is especially well suited for the reader that has a genuine interest in understanding the science behind sport and exercise psychology′
Sofia Bunke
Department of Psychology, Lund UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction to sport and exercise psychology Part 1: Exercise psychology Physical inactivity: effects and determinants Physical inactivity: the role of the self Becoming active: models and motives Changing and maintaining physical activity Being active: negative effects Being active: harmful effects Part 2: Sport psychology Training for competition: individual factors Training for competition: social factors Coping with competition pressure Coping with adversity: injury and burnout Achieving peak performance and excellence in competition Putting it all together: applying sport psychology Answers to Learning Actvities
