Foundations of Sport & Exercise Psychology Book

The third edition of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology sets a new standard for introductory textbooks in the field, offering readers a comprehensive view of the research, practice, and excitement in the world of sport and exercise. The widely popular text is newly visited and incorporates the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology.

Authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould use contemporary examples, case studies, and anecdotes to improve student comprehension of different theories, concepts, and research. An easy-to-follow format allows for quick topical searches, and key points are highlighted throughout he text to help students identify the most important ideas. The seven-part text also features in-depth questions at each chapter's end to provide more critical-thinking opportunities than ever before.

New artwork, photos, and a fresh design make it even easier to read for students and professionals alike. Other new features in this edition include the following:

• Extensive material on motivation, social loafing, and group development
• Expanded coverage of leaders in sport, including information on expectations, values, beliefs, and behavioral guidelines for coaches
• Research on anxiety and team-energizing strategies
• Comprehensive data on hypnosis phases, techniques, and their effects
• Details on the use of imagery in sport
• An entire section on goal mapping
• Updated information on eating disorders in sport
• A comprehensive section on exercise addiction
• Material on sport aggression, moral development, cooperation, and gender differences in competition

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, third edition, expertly captures the intrigue and excitement of the field while explaining basic concepts and principles. It shows how these concepts and principles can be applied to counseling, teaching, coaching, sports medicine, and fitness instruction. The text is perfect for any sport psychology course.