Key Concepts in Sport Psychology (eBook)

John Kremer, Aidan Moran, Graham Walker, Cathy Craig (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2011
232 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4462-9175-7 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;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."e;- John Harrison, Tyne Metropolitan College"e;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."e;- Marie Robbins, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education"e;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."e;- Andrew Balsdon, Canterbury Christ Church UniversityThis 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.

Inhalt

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

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.10.2011
• Reihe/Serie: SAGE Key Concepts series
• Reihe/Serie: SAGE Key Concepts series
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Sportwissenschaft
• Schlagworte: Anxiety • Burnout • Coping • Dropout • Motivation • overtraining • Performance • positive psychology • social psychology of sport • Sports studies • Stress • Wellbeing
• ISBN-10: 1-4462-9175-8 / 1446291758
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4462-9175-7 / 9781446291757