Weinberg, Robert S.

Foundations of sport and exercise psychology / Robert S. Weinberg, PhD, Miami University, Daniel Gould, PhD, Michigan State University. - Sixth edition. - xiii, 649 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Welcome to sport and exercise psychology -- Personality and sport -- Motivation -- Arousal, stress, and anxiety -- Competition and cooperation -- Feedback, reinforcement, and intrinsic motivation -- Group and team dynamics -- Group cohesion -- Leadership -- Communication -- Introduction to psychological skills training -- Arousal regulation -- Imagery -- Self-confidence -- Goal setting -- Concentration -- Exercise and psychological well-being -- Exercise behavior and adherence -- Athletic injuries and psychology -- Addictive and unhealthy behaviors -- Burnout and overtraining -- Children and sport psychology -- Aggression in sport -- Character development and good sporting behavior.

1450469817 9781450469814

2014001380


Sports--Psychological aspects.
Exercise--Psychological aspects.

GV706.4 / W38 2015

796.01