Sports Psychology

Advances in Applied Sport Psychology aims to bridge the gap between research and practice in contemporary sport psychology. The book draws together reviews of cutting edge research in key areas of applied sport psychology, assesses the implications of this research for current practice, and explores..

Advances in Applied Sport Psychology aims to bridge the gap between research and practice in contemporary sport psychology. The book draws together reviews of cutting edge research in key areas of applied sport psychology, assesses the implications of this research for current practice, and explores..

_x000D_ In this book, author Sam Carr explains that attachment theory can help us to better understand well established themes and processes in sport and exercise, including motivation, social relationships, cognitive models of coping, and group processes. By introducing the core elements of attachm..

Complex Cases in Sport Psychology offers instructors and students a unique and novel approach to teaching and learning about sport psychology. The book consists of a series of character-driven narratives—set within the context of a university athletic department—which encourage discussion and critic..

This book brings together leading international researchers to survey some of the most important emerging topics in contemporary sport psychology, including personality, motivation, stress, leadership, and quantitative and qualitative methods. Each chapter offers a comprehensive review of current kn..

This book brings together leading international researchers to survey some of the most important emerging topics in contemporary sport psychology, including personality, motivation, stress, leadership, and quantitative and qualitative methods. Each chapter offers a comprehensive review of current kn..

In this unique book the authors provide an in-depth guide to exercise dependency syndromes. They examine the condition in the widest possible sense, explore different types of exercise dependence and offer strategies for managing and treating them...

Now in a fully revised, updated and expanded second edition, Group Dynamics in Exercise and Sports Psychology explores the unique psychological dynamics that emerge in sport and exercise groups. It provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary theory, research and applied practice, covering co..

This new study presents the life stories of real elite athletes alongside careful analysis in order to better understand the experience of living in sport. Drawing on psychology, sociology, counselling and psychotherapy, and on narrative research in sports as diverse as golf, athletics, judo and hoc..

This new study presents the life stories of real elite athletes alongside careful analysis in order to better understand the experience of living in sport. Drawing on psychology, sociology, counselling and psychotherapy, and on narrative research in sports as diverse as golf, athletics, judo and hoc..

Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement provides a definitive and readable overview which takes the reader to the frontiers of mental toughness research. It is an invaluable resource for sport psychology/science students, lecturers, participants and coaches...

Positive psychology emphasises personal growth and the positive qualities of life. This is the first book to apply the principles and practice of PP to sport and physical activity. It shows how PP can improve sporting performance while also enhancing physical and mental well-being...