Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications

Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications shows how concepts supported by current scientific research can be used to address issues and situations encountered everyday by physical activity specialists, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes.

This introduction to sport and exercise psychology addresses practical issues, such as dealing with anxiety, arousal, and stress; developing coping, relaxation, motivation, and energizing strategies; understanding the effects of an audience on human performance; building team cohesion; and preventing burnout and other negative effects.

• Sports in Society: Issues and Controversies
• Research Methods in Physical Activity
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise: With Webresource and Maxtraq 2d Educational Software Access
• Physical Activity and Obesity
• Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance
• Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging
• ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance
• Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition