Key Concepts in Sport Psychology (SAGE Key Concepts series) - Softcover

John Kremer; Aidan Moran; Graham Walker; Cathy Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849200521 ISBN 13: 9781849200523

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

"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.

About this title

Product Description:

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.

Review:

I strongly recommend Key Concepts in Sport Psychology to anyone interested in learning more about the international literature in the discipline. The 37 chapters are highly accessible and provide an overview of the issues that not only define the contemporary field but also will continue to shape the future of sport psychology. (Professor David Lavallee)

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1849200521
• ISBN 13: 9781849200523
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232