Title: Social psychology of exercise and sport /
Authors: Hagger, Martin; Chatzisarantis, Nikos.
Publisher: Open University Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Exercise Psychological aspects; Exercise Social aspects.; Sports Psychological aspects; Sports Social aspects.; Exercise psychology; Health Behavior; Psychology, Social; Sports psychology
Abstract: "This new textbook examines the role that social psychology has in the explanation of exercise and sport behaviour. It devotes considerable attention to key social psychological issues within the two disciplines; health-related exercise behaviour and the behaviour of competitive sport participants and the spectators of elite sport." "The Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport is key reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students on social or sport psychology courses and on health-related or sports science courses. Illustrated throughout with practical guidelines for researchers and practitioners, it is also a valuable resource for professionals interested in understanding and changing the behaviour of exercise participants and athletes."--BOOK JACKET.
Contents: Social psychology, exercise, and health -- Social cognitive theories of exercise behaviour -- From exercise intention to exercise behaviour and beyond -- Exercise and the physical self -- Social psychology and motivation in sport -- Athletes are emotional, too -- Group processes in sport -- Aggression and crowd violence -- Conclusion.