Sport Psychology: The Basics - Hardcover

Tod, David

9780415834490: Sport Psychology: The Basics

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 041583449X ISBN 13: 9780415834490

Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Sport Psychology: The Basics provides an accessible introduction to the fundamental ideas at the heart of Sport Psychology today. It examines the links between sport participants’ behaviours, their personality and their environment to identify the factors which affect performance. Exploring theory and practice, it uses case studies to illustrate how key areas of theory are applied within a sport psychologist’s practice, answering such questions as:

What is sport psychology and what do sport psychologists do?

What factors affect sporting performance?

Which psychological characteristics are associated with achievement in sport?

How can performance be improved by using theory?

With a glossary of key terms, suggestions for further study and ideas for improving performance, Sport Psychology: The Basics is an ideal introduction for students of sport and coaches who would like to know more about how sport psychologists address questions about human behaviour in sport.

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Review:

"...A well-written and interesting book that concisely provides the basics to some of the sports psychology major areas." -Andreas Ivarsson (2015) 'Introduktion till idrottspsykologi p� under 200 sidor/Introduction to Sport Psychology in under 200 pages', idrottsforum.org

Book Description:

With its broad coverage, accessible style and in-depth focus on sport and exercise, this is the perfect aid for students seeking the top grades at A level and in their undergraduate studies

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