Description for Sport Psychology
Paperback. In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychological effects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered include motivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about sport psychology. Series: Palgrave Insights in Psychology Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, 22 black & white tables, 19 figures. BIC Classification: 4KL; JM; WSDP. Category: (UA) A / AS level. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 14. Weight in Grams: 324.
In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychological effects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered include motivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about sport psychology.
In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychological effects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered include motivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about sport psychology.
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Palgrave Insights in Psychology Series
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230249875
SKU
V9780230249875
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Ref
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About David Tod
DAVID TOD is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Aberystwyth University, UK. He has also acted as a consultant for a wide variety of sports teams and athletes from club to international level. JOANNE THATCHER is Senior Lecturer of Sport and Exercise Psychology at Aberystwyth University, UK, and was previously Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division ... Read more
Reviews for Sport Psychology
'Up to now, few textbooks have been appropriate for students new to this field, but this book blends easy to understand content with a sophisticated overview of a wide range of sport and exercise psychology topics, making it well suited for A-Level and undergraduate students'. - Jeremy Adams, Principal Lecturer in Sport and Performance Psychology, London Metropolitan University, UK