The Social Psychology of Exercise and Sport (Applying Social Psychology)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Open University Press
Published: June 1, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 280
ISBN-13: 9780335216185
Subjects: Social, group or collective psychology; Sports Psychology; Education; Psychology; Sports & Recreation; Sociology; General; Education / Physical Education; Physical Education; Social Psychology
Description: "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.