In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychologicaleffects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered includemotivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about sport psychology. INDICE: - PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY - An Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology - PART TWO: SPORT AND THE INDIVIDUAL - Personality - Motivation - Aggression - PART THREE: SPORT PERFORMANCE - Arousal - Anxiety - Self-confidence - PART FOUR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT - Group Cohesion - Audience Effects - Leadership and Coaching - PART FIVE: EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY - Exercise and Physical Health - Exercise and Mental Health - PART SIX: ISSUES IN SPORT AND EXERCISE - Issues in Sport and Exercise
- ISBN: 978-0-230-24987-5
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 248
- Fecha Publicación: 20/08/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés