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Sport and Exercise Psychology Joanne Thatcher

Sport and Exercise Psychology By Joanne Thatcher

Sport and Exercise Psychology by Joanne Thatcher


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Summary

This is a comprehensive and accessible text on Exercise and Sport Psychology for students on sport science / sport and exercise science degrees.

Sport and Exercise Psychology Summary

Sport and Exercise Psychology by Joanne Thatcher

This is a comprehensive and accessible text on exercise and sport psychology for students on sport science/sport and exercise science degrees. It adopts an integrated, thematic approach and covers all the required theory, concepts and research, accompanied by case studies to illustrate the applied nature of the material being covered. The book is split into two major sections, covering exercise psychology and sport psychology, and each chapter supports students as they progress from clear introductory material to more advanced discussions.

Sport and Exercise Psychology Reviews

'Clear definitions of scientific concepts are presented throughout and highlighted together with discussions relating to strengths and limitations. In addition, conflicting research is presented and reflected upon. The learning activities challenge the reader's way of thinking and problematizing around both method and content. Other valuable educational approaches are case studies, which make the text more interesting and facilitate a deeper learning approach, as well as suggested further reading for students who want more information and depth....To conclude Sport and Exercise Psychology is well worth reading. As a reader you will find the content slightly different from the mainstream sport and exercise psychology literature and with a strong focus on critical reflection....Is especially well suited for the reader that has a genuine interest in understanding the science behind sport and exercise psychology'
Sofia Bunke
Department of Psychology, Lund University

About Joanne Thatcher

Joanne Thatcher is a lecturer at Aberystwyth University. Melissa Day is Senior Lecturer at the University of Chichester Dr. Rachel Rahman is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Aberystwyth University. Her area of specialism is exercise motivation and behaviour and she has presented her research at national conferences. She has produced commissioned reports for the NHS trust and County Council and has worked on research projects funded by the Big Lottery Fund, the Ramblers' Association and the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.

Table of Contents

Introduction to sport and exercise psychology Part 1: Exercise psychology Physical inactivity: effects and determinants Physical inactivity: the role of the self Becoming active: models and motives Changing and maintaining physical activity Being active: negative effects Being active: harmful effects Part 2: Sport psychology Training for competition: individual factors Training for competition: social factors Coping with competition pressure Coping with adversity: injury and burnout Achieving peak performance and excellence in competition Putting it all together: applying sport psychology Answers to Learning Actvities

Additional information

GOR006895066
9781844458394
1844458393
Sport and Exercise Psychology by Joanne Thatcher
Used - Very Good
Paperback
SAGE Publications Ltd
20110503
240
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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