Routledge companion to sport and exercise psychology : global perspectives and fundamental concepts / edited by Athanasios G. Papaioannou, Dieter Hackfort

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Series: International perspectives on key issues in sport and exercise psychologyPublisher: London ; New York : Routledge, 2016Copyright date: ©2016Description: xxiii, 1002 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9781848721289 (hardback)
9781315880198 (ebook)
9780415730327 (paperback)

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LOC classification:

GV706.4

Summary: "Written by an international team of expert contributors, this unique global and authoritative survey explores in full but accessible detail the basic constructs and concepts of modern sport and exercise psychology and their practical application. The book consists of over 70 chapters, arranged in nine cohesive sections: sport and exercise participants; the influnece of environments on sport and exercise; motor skills; performance enhancement; building and leading teams; career, life skills and character development; health and well-being enhancement; clinical issues in sport psychology; and professional development and practice. Each chapter contains chapter summaries and objectives, learning aids, questions, exercises and references for further reading. Its comprehensive scale and global reach make this volume an essential companion for students, instructors and researchers in sport science, sport and exercise psychology, psychology, and physical education. It will also prove invaluable for coaches and health education practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.

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Cover image	Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Vol info	URL	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode	Item holds	Item hold queue priority	Course reserves
	Book - General	M. Kamal Hassan Library	M. Kamal Hassan Library	General Collection	Open Shelf	GV706.4 R869P 2016 (Browse shelf(Opens below))				1	Available			11100427571

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Written by an international team of expert contributors, this unique global and authoritative survey explores in full but accessible detail the basic constructs and concepts of modern sport and exercise psychology and their practical application. The book consists of over 70 chapters, arranged in nine cohesive sections: sport and exercise participants; the influnece of environments on sport and exercise; motor skills; performance enhancement; building and leading teams; career, life skills and character development; health and well-being enhancement; clinical issues in sport psychology; and professional development and practice. Each chapter contains chapter summaries and objectives, learning aids, questions, exercises and references for further reading. Its comprehensive scale and global reach make this volume an essential companion for students, instructors and researchers in sport science, sport and exercise psychology, psychology, and physical education. It will also prove invaluable for coaches and health education practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.