Applying sport psychology : four perspectives
by
 
Taylor, Jim, 1958-

Title
Applying sport psychology : four perspectives

Author
Taylor, Jim, 1958-

ISBN
9780736045124

Publication Information
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2005.

Physical Description
ix, 310 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm

Contents
Motivation / Brent Walker [and others] -- Confidence / Luis G. Manzo [and others] -- Intensity / Gregory Wilson [and others] -- Focus / Richard K. Stratton [and others] -- Emotions / Marc Jones [and others] -- Psychological assessment / Thad R. Leffingwell [and others] -- Goal setting / Robert S. Weinberg [and others] -- Mental imagery / Bruce D. Hale [and others] -- Routines / Thomas Schack [and others] -- Coach-athlete relationship / Sophia Jowett [and others] -- Team cohesion / Ulf Schmidt [and others] -- Injury / Edmund O'Connor [and others] -- Eating disorders / Judy Goss [and others] -- Substance abuse / Victoria L. Bacon [and others] -- Career transitions / Mitchell A. Levy [and others].

Abstract
"In Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives more than 50 contributors from around the globe make the study of sport psychology come alive. The four perspectives on each topic present a well-rounded approach to understanding team and individual sport performance. Because readers are privy to a conversation of sorts taking place among these four key stakeholders, they will gain understanding from the varying perspectives, increase their knowledge, and improve their interactions with clients." "With Applying Sport Psychology: Four Perspectives, learn how to apply the theory that helps athletes perform to their potential. With the in-depth analysis and discussions among the authors, students and professionals are provided with a distinctive view into the world of applied sport psychology."--Jacket.

Subject Term
Sports -- Psychological aspects.
 
Spor -- Psikolojik açıdan.

Added Author
Taylor, Jim, 1958-
 
Wilson, Gregory S. (Gregory Scott), 1960-

Electronic Access
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0515/2005018528.html


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