Author: Matt Jarvis Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135420513 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 252
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A succinct but full account of major theory and research in sport psychology, this book has a readable style and student-centred approach.
Author: Matt Jarvis Publisher: Psychology Press ISBN: 9781841695815 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 239
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This book offers a student-friendly introduction to the discipline of sport psychology. All the key psychological issues in sport are explored, and difficult questions are raised: are athletes born or made? Does playing sport affect personality? What effect do cultural beliefs have on personal sporting development? Matt Jarvis has substantially revised and expanded his original coverage of the subject from the highly successful first edition (Sport Psychology (1999) in the Routledge Modular Psychology series). Here he provides a succinct but comprehensive account of major theory and research in sport psychology, whilst maintaining the readable style and student-centred approach which made the previous book so successful. Key issues covered include: Personality and sport Attitudes to sport Aggression Social factors affecting performance Arousal and anxiety Motivation and skill acquisition. There is an emphasis not merely on learning about sport psychology, but also on developing critical and creative thinking. In addition, the book includes chapters on conducting research and writing essays in sport psychology, as well as reflective exercises throughout the text.
Author: Joaquin Dosil Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470863579 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 732
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A practical handbook for sports psychologists that outlines the most effective interventions for athletes across a variety of sports. A practical manual for the growing force of sports psychologists helping today's athletes to unprecedented levels of application and success Offers specific guidance on the psychological assessment of athletes, uniquely presented in an accessible sport-by-sport format Written by an experienced practicing sports psychologist and author, who draws on his own methods and experience in the field
Author: Gershon Tenenbaum Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470068248 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 962
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Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, this classic reference draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough, well-rounded, and accessible volume. It is completely updated to reflect the latest research and is an indispensable resource for any student or professional interested in the field of sport psychology.
Author: Jay Coakley Publisher: SAGE ISBN: 9780761949497 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 614
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"This handbook contains useful reviews of major theoretical frameworks and research topics in sports studies-especially sport sociology-written by a star-studded array of internationally recognized experts. The scope and depth of this volume demonstrates the intellectual maturity of this area. Each chapter provides an informative historical context and an organized conceptual framework for making sense of the relevant scholarly literature. The book will be particularly useful to graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and college and university faculty who are seeking to gain rapid, informed access to the literature." --Janet C. Harris, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education, California State University, Los Angeles This vital new Handbook marks the development of sports studies as a major new discipline within the social sciences. Edited by the leading sociologist of sport, Eric Dunning, and author of the best selling textbook on sport in the USA, Jay Coakley, it both reflects and richly endorses this new found status. Key aspects of the Handbook include: an inventory of the principal achievements in the field; a guide to the chief conflicts and difficulties in the theory and research process; a rallying point for researchers who are established or new to the field, which sets the agenda for future developments; a resource book for teachers who wish to establish new curricula and develop courses and programmes in the area of sports studies. With an international and inter-disciplinary cast of contributors the Handbook of Sports Studies is comprehensive in scope, relevant in content and far-reaching in its discussion of future prospect.
Author: S. K. Mangal Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1003803008 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 465
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This book analyses the essential aspects of sports psychology by throwing light on issues related to the upkeep of athletes’ mental state and improving their performance in sports activities. On one hand, it covers topics like anxiety, stress, conflicts, overtraining, and sports injuries, and on the other, it includes strategies helpful for managing and developing skills for better performance in various sports activities. In its wide coverage, the volume discusses a range of key topics which include: • Sports psychology: historical perspectives and the present position • Contribution of heredity and environment, the role of growth and development, and the individual differences in sports psychology • How factors like intelligence, cognitive and emotional processes, personality, and motivation influence learning and the transfer of learning • The role of attention, concentration, and focus in the performance of athletes • Athletes’ mental and psyche levels displayed in the states of their anxiety, stress and conflicts, and aggression and violence • Sports injuries and their management • Overtraining and Burnout in Athletes • Group dynamics and guidance and counseling in the learning and development of the athletes, etc. Engaging and reader friendly, this book will be useful to students, researchers, and teachers of physical education, psychology, applied psychology, and sports psychology. It will also be key reading for trainees of the various sport academies, coaches, sports associations, managing bodies, and sport psychologists.
Author: Elizabeth M. Altmaier Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0195342313 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 960
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Recognized experts in theory, research, and practice review and analyze historical achievements in research and practice from counseling psychology as well as outline exciting agendas for the near-future for the newest domains of proficiencies and expertise.
Author: Dr. P. Gopinathan Publisher: Friends Publications (India) ISBN: 9390649544 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 188
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Sports now days is not about physical strength, mind plays a very important role in winning. To provide an athlete with the mental support they need, a sports psychologist considers the individual’s feelings, thoughts, perceived obstacles, and behavior in training, competition, and their lives beyond. Sports psychology is now widely accepted as offering a crucial edge over competitors. Psychological processes and mental wellbeing have become vital for athletes at all levels where the individual is serious about pushing their limits. The book is an attempt to understand the psychological information’s to reach a wider level. Sports psychology is a fascinating topic and the readers will gain an understanding of the power of a healthy mindset and thereby impact on sporting performance.
Author: Robert J. Schinke Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317692322 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 645
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Contemporary sport psychology is a rapidly developing and theoretically rich discipline, and a sophisticated and challenging profession. The Routledge International Handbook of Sport Psychology offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to contemporary sport psychology in all its aspects. Written by a team of world-leading researchers and practitioners from five continents, including both established scholars and the best emerging talents, the book traces the contours of the discipline of sport psychology, introducing fundamental theory, discussing key issues in applied practice, and exploring the most important themes, topics and debates across the sport psychology curriculum. Uniquely, the book presents comparative studies of the history and contemporary practice of sport psychology in ten countries, including the US, UK, China, Japan, Brazil, Russia and Israel, helping the reader to understand the cultural and contextual factors that shape international practice in sport psychology. As well as covering in depth the core pillars of sport psychology, from motivation and cognition to group dynamics, the book also includes a full section on cultural sport psychology, a vital but under-explored sub-discipline that is having a profound influence on contemporary theory and practice. With 56 chapters and unparalleled range, depth and currency, the Routledge Handbook of International Sport Psychology is an essential addition to any library with a serious holding in sport psychology.
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