Sport Psychology The Basics The Basics Series
Auteur : Tod David
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.
Part 1: Individual Differences 1. Personality 2. Motivation 3. Arousal, Stress and Anxiety 4. Self-Confidence Part 2: The Environment 5. Competition and Audience Effects 6. Group Dynamics and Cohesion Part 3: Helping Sports Participants and Coaches 7. Psychological Skills Training 8. Behaviour Modification Bibliography Glossary Index
David Tod is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Date de parution : 06-2014
12.9x19.8 cm
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Prix indicatif 119,62 €
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12.9x19.8 cm
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Mots-clés :
Sacred Heart High School; Sport Psychology; Sport Psychologists; Applied Sport Psychology; Perceived Mastery Climate; Social Loafing; Virginia Commonwealth University; The Ringleman Effect; Trait Competitiveness; Self-confidence; Negative Relationship; Arousal; stress and anxiety; Psychological Skills Training Programmes; Home court advantage; Free Throw Line; Group dynamics and cohesion; Conscious Processing Hypothesis; psychological skills training; Cognitive Anxiety; Behaviour modification; Psychological Skills