Fundamentals of sport and exercise psychology
By: Alan S. Kornspan.
Series: Fundamentals of sport and exercise science series
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Champaign, IL
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780736074476
Subjects: Sports -- Psychological aspects.; Exercise -- Psychological aspects.; Sports -- psychology.; Athletic Injuries -- psychology.; Exercise -- psychology.; Sports Medicine -- methods.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: value: What is sport and exercise psychology?; value: What can I do with sport and exercise psychology?; value: Enhancing the performance of individual athletes; value: Enhancing the performance of teams; value: Creating a positive sport environment : leadership, motivation, and communication; value: Assessing athletes' mental skills; value: Caring for athletes : general well-being and recovery from injury; value: Helping athletes with mental health issues : a clinical approach; value: Using psychology to encourage involvement in exercise and fitness.