Sport and exercise psychology research : from theory to practice /

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Imprint:London, UK : Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, [2016]
©2016
Description:1 online resource (xx, 501 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11264269
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Other authors / contributors:Raab, Markus, editor.
Wylleman, Paul, editor.
Seiler, Roland, editor.
Elbe, Anne-Marie, editor.
Hatzigeorgiadis, Antonis, editor.
ISBN:9780128036655
0128036656
9780128036341
0128036346
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:Sport and Exercise Psychology Research: From Theory to Practice provides a comprehensive summary of new research in sport and exercise psychology from worldwide researchers. Encompassing theory, research, and applications, the book is split into several themed sections. Section 1 discusses basic antecedents to performance including fitness, practice, emotion, team dynamics, and more. Section 2 identifies factors influencing individual performance. Section 3 discusses applied sport psychology for athletes and coaches, and section 4 includes approaches from exercise psychology on motivation and well-being. The book includes a mix of award winning researchers from the European Sport Psychology Association, along with top researchers from the U.S. to bring an international overview to sport psychology. Includes international contributions from Europe and the U.S.Encompasses theory, research, and applicationsIncludes sport psychology and exercise researchFeatures applied information for use with coaches, teams, and elite athletesIdentifies performance enhancers and inhibitors.
Other form:Print version: Sport and exercise psychology research. London, United Kingdom : Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier, [2016] 0128036346