Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice

Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice
ISBN-10
0321732499
ISBN-13
9780321732491
Series
Sport Psychology
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
382
Language
English
Published
2011
Publisher
Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Company
Author
Mark H. Anshel

Description

Sport Psychology, Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive overview of sport and exercise psychology. This text outlines the theoretical framework and provides the necessary psychological foundation of sport psychology while offering students a real-life handbook approach to using psychological strategies as a sport participant and coach. This unique book stresses an applied approach to the field and presents scientific research and empirical data without the use of technical jargon. The Fifth Edition features substantial content updates, a new organization that better lends itself to classroom use, and case studies for additional real world application.

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