The world-renowned authorship team of Bonnie G Berger and Robert S Weinberg welcome fellow highly esteemed scholar Robert C. Eklund to this third update of one of the fundamental texts on exercise psychology. In this new edition, the authors expand upon the key concepts and models of the field, focusing on the interrelationships between exercise and psychology. Students moving toward the exercise professions will gain a solid background in key issues surrounding exercise and health and make great strides forward in becoming competent and compassionate practitioners.
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.
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The contents of the book go well beyond past texts in the field and include some innovative and thought-provoking chapters on little discussed topics in exercise psychology such as the meaning of exercise and the psychological and physical ...
Provides a thorough introduction to the key concepts of sport and exercise psychology, taking students on a unique journey through the origins and goals, key concepts and career options available in this field.
"This text captures the world of sport and exercise psychology.
Bridging the gap between research and practice, this book explains the basic principles of sport and exercise psychology, and demonstrates how they can be applied to counselling, teaching, coaching, sports medicine and fitness instruction ...
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
This study guide is based on Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology and contains active learning exercises to help students experience, understand and apply the concepts presented in each chapter.
This text provides an introductory look at the opportunities and goals in the field of sport and exercise psychology.
This entry-level text provides an overview of the human movement sciences, combining basic science principles with applications in exercise science.