Exploring Sport and Exercise Psychology, Third Edition

Book Overview

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field of sport and exercise psychology, including common interventions for performance enhancement and health and well-being. Recommendations are also provided for assessing, treating, and referring clients with psychopathology. Special populations include youth sport participants, college student-athletes, elite athletes, and culturally diverse groups. The volume also discusses professional issues such as education, certification, and the unique ethical challenges of working in this area.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433813572
• ISBN13: 9781433813573
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

essays on sports & exercise in psychology.

Sample Chapters Include * Goal Setting in Sport and Exercise: Research to Practice. * Imagery Training for Peak Performance * Cognitive Strategy in sports and exercise psychology * Intensity Regulation and Athletic Performance * Hypnosis in Sport & Exercise Psychology * Exercise Initiation, Adoptions & Maintainence * Psychopathology in sport and exercise * Working with elite athletes * Diversity in Sport Plus More!

Very Informative Book

This book was very informative about of all the aspects of sport psychology and becoming a sport psychologist. It had great examples with real athletes to prove points. It kept me interested and motivated me to learn more about the subject.

well-written and interesting read

This book provides a practical aspect to sport psychology. I will use this as a resource when I teach sport psychology courses in the future.