Sport and exercise psychology

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thatcher Joanne
Group Author: Day Melissa; Rahman Rachel
Published: Learning Matters,
Publisher Address: Exeter
Publication Dates: 2011.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Active learning in sport
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Carrier Form: 234 p.: ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9781844458394 (pbk.)
1844458393
Index Number: G804
CLC: G804.8-43
Call Number: G804.8-43/T367
Contents: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to sport and exercise psychology -- Physical inactivity : effects and determinants -- Physical inactivity : the role of the self -- Becoming active : models and motives -- Changing and maintaining physical activity -- Being active : negative effects -- Being active : harmful effects -- Training for competition : individual factors -- Training for competition : social factors -- Coping with competition pressure -- Coping with adversity : injury and burnout -- Achieving peak performance and excellence in competition -- Putting it all together : applying sport psychology.