Sport psychology
Subtitle: contemporary themes
By: David Lavallee ... [et al.].
Contributors: Lavallee, David, Ph. D.
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 326
Subjects: Sports -- Psychological aspects
Description: "Sport Psychology presents an accessible overview of current research and debate in the psychology of sport and exercise. Combining important theoretical frameworks and current empirical evidence, it uses sporting examples to explain concepts and applications in a clear and engaging way. The history, background and theory of each topic is discussed, before putting theory into practice through the use of case studies and practical examples. Written by internationally renowned authors, this text is essential reading for students of sport psychology at all levels, whether as part of sport studies, sport science or psychology programmes"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.