Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Canadian Perspective is the first and only Canadian sport psychology text written by leading professionals from across the country. It presents a comprehensive overview of sport and exercise psychology, and also serves to provide a solid foundation in core concepts required for upper-level undergraduate courses. This new edition has expanded its coverage to include exercise psychology and continues to utilize its successful approach of teaching through vignettes, examples, and data that reflects the latest research and emerging areas.
This is a comprehensive and engaging overview of an evolving discipline, and will be essential reading to any student of sport and exercise psychology.
This is a comprehensive and engaging overview of an evolving discipline, and will be essential reading to any student of sport and exercise psychology.
This text provides an introductory look at the opportunities and goals in the field of sport and exercise psychology.
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the field of sport and exercise psychology.
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This text offers both students and new practitioners a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology, drawing connections between research and practice and capturing the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.
Arranged in four complementary parts, the book moves from a general discussion of the nature and role of sport psychology to explorations of individual, group and health factors affecting performance.
Each contribution delves into a thematic area with more nuanced vocabulary. The terminology drawn upon integrates traditional discourse and emerging topic matter into a state-of-the-art two-volume set.
From personal factors to situational factors influencing performance to specific psychological techniques for enhancing performance, this work provides comprehensive coverage of the field via approximately 350 to 400 signed entries.