John Kremer & Aidan Moran 
Key Concepts in Sport Psychology [EPUB ebook] 

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‘An excellent text to offer more depth on theories and concepts within Sports Psychology and provide learners with a greater understanding of current psychological theories. The text helps in enforcing knowledge gained and also provides a plethora of references for further reading around any of the chapters covered within the text.’
– John Harrison, Tyne Metropolitan College


‘This book provides a good introduction to sports psychology, and enables students to obtain a basic understanding of the key concepts. I will recommend this book to my level 4 students.’
– Marie Robbins, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education


‘Provided an excellent synthesis of key topics in sport psychology. The content draws upon leaders in the field both from a research and applied sport psychology perspective.’
– Andrew Balsdon, Canterbury Christ Church University

This book provides a focused, accurate guide for students working within the dynamic field of sport psychology.

The concise and authoritative entries have been selected by experienced teachers and researchers; each one defines, explains and develops a key topic in sport psychology acting as a springboard for further reading and debate. This is a stimulating and practical resource for students defined by the clarity of writing and relevant examples. Each concept gives the student:



  • clear definitions

  • up-to-date suggestions for further reading

  • careful cross-referencing.


 Easy to use and intelligently judged this book offers the modern student the basic materials, tools and guidance for planning essays and passing exams.

€47.99
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İçerik tablosu

PART ONE: INTRODUCING SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

The History of Sport Psychology

Practising Sport Psychology

Ethical Issues

Organizations, Sources and Resources

PART TWO: ANXIETY AND STRESS

Anxiety and Arousal

Measuring Stress and Anxiety

Pre-Performance Routines

Choking Under Pressure

Coping Strategies

PART THREE: MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT

Sport Participation Motives

Burnout and Dropout

Goal Setting

Fear of Failure and Need to Achieve

Self-Determination Theory

Achievement Goal Theory

Self-Efficacy and Perceived Competence

PART FOUR: COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN SPORT

Mental Imagery

Mental Practice

Attention and Concentration

Positive Self-Talk and Thought Control

Mental Toughness

PART FIVE: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT

Team Cohesion

Team Building

Causal Attribution

Social Facilitation and Social Loafing

Leadership and Effective Coaching

Home Advantage

Aggression

Fans and Spectators

PART SIX: MOTOR SKILLS

Motor Development

Expertise

Decision-Making

Practising Motor Skills

Analysis and Measurement of Motor Performance

PART SEVEN: SPORT AND WELL-BEING

Gender Issues

Overtraining and Exercise Addiction

Injury and Retirement

Yazar hakkında

Cathy Craig is a Professor in Perception and Action Psychology at the School of Psychology, Ulster University and CEO/Co-Founder of INCISIV, a neuro-technology company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She publishes extensively on motor timing, perception/action and decision making in sport. Much of her work involves working closely with elite sporting organisations to develop innovative solutions, using technologies such as immersive, interactive virtual reality, to better understand how perception influences decisions about action.
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