Sport Psychology
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FEATURES *Emphasis on real-world examples and contemporary athletes in every chapter *Connects to students on a personal level through "Test Yourself" features that enable students to rate themselves on various issues, attitudes, and behaviors and apply what they've learned to their own lives *Emphasizes research with a thorough review of research methods in the first chapter and "Research in Action" boxes throughout that explore thought-provoking topics like the impact of superstition on athletic performance *Integrates cutting-edge material in "Focus on Neuroscience" boxes that describe recent studies showing how the brain and hormones may impact athletic performance *Focuses on youth in "Impact on Youth" boxes that demonstrate how theories and principles of sport psychology can be used with young athletes *Addresses diversity issues in the opening chapter and in a unique chapter that considers how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination regarding gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation influence sport participation and performance
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0199917442
ISBN13:9780199917440
Release Date:November 2016
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:448 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.0" x 9.9"
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