Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology - Hardcover

Robert S. Weinberg; Daniel S. Gould

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1492561142 ISBN 13: 9781492561149

Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc., 2018

Synopsis

The leading textbook in sport and exercise psychology is back for a brand new seventh edition. It offers students and lecturers a comprehensive overview of the field, drawing connections between research and practice. This brand new edition introduces students to key concepts, research development and career opportunities available. After this introduction, the text shifts focus to personal factors that can affect performance and behaviour in sport. Students are taught how psychological factors can affect health and exercise. Plus, the text details the consequences of participating in sport and physical activity, including aggression in sport, moral development and good sporting behaviour. Updates to this new edition include a new chapter on diversity and inclusion and new content on popular and emerging areas, such as mindfulness.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert Weinberg has over 40 years experience in both academic and applied sport psychology. He has written more than 150 journal articles, as well as books, chapters and applied articles for coaches and athletes. Daniel Gould has taught sport psychology for more than 35 years. Gould was the founding co-editor of The Sport Psychologist and has published more than 200 articles on the subject of sport psychology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1492561142
• ISBN 13: 9781492561149
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 680