| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (49 entries) ; digital files. |
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text rdacontent |
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electronic isbdmedia |
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online resource rdacarrier |
| Series |
SAGE key concepts |
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SAGE key concepts.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
1. Introducing sport psychology : The history of sport psychology ; Practising sport psychology ; Ethical issues ; Organisations, sources and resources -- 2. Anxiety and stress : Anxiety and arousal ; Measuring stress and anxiety ; Pre-performance routines ; Choking under pressure ; Coping strategies -- 3. 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 -- 4. Cognitive processes in sport : Mental imagery ; Mental practice ; Attention and concentration ; Positive self-talk and thought control ; Mental toughness -- 5. 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 -- 6. Motor skills : Motor development ; Expertise ; Decision-making ; Practising motor skills ; Analysis and measurement of motor performance -- 7. Sport and well-being : Gender issues ; Overtraining and exercise addiction ; Injury and retirement. |
| Access |
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Form |
Also available in print. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on title page of print version. |
| Subject |
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kremer, John, 1956- author.
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Moran, Aidan P., author.
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Walker, Graham, author.
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Craig, Cathy, author.
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Credo Reference (Firm), distributor.
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| Added Title |
Sport psychology. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 1849200513 9781849200516 (DLC) 2011920516 x, 222 pages |
| ISBN |
9781849200516 print |
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1849200513 print |
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9781849200523 print |
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1849200521 print |
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9781784029746 electronic version |
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