Sport Psychology is no longer just an academic subject: it is discipline studied and applied by all those associated with sports, whether athletes, coaches, journalists or fans. Yet, up until now, there has been no introductory guide to its vocabulary, its central theories, its important research ...
The first book to gather firsthand accounts of successful practices, and thinking habits, of sports legends and super-athletes-from across sports including football, baseball, basketball, boxing, golf, car racing, and swimming-this work holds lessons that can power not only athletic success, but ...
''Sport Psychology'' presents an accessible overview of research and debate in the psychology of sport and exercise. Combining important theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence, it uses sporting examples to explain concepts and applications in a clear and engaging way. The history, background ...