Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 7th Edition with Web Study Guide-Loose-Leaf Edition
Robert Weinberg, Daniel Gould, Robert and Gould Weinberg
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ISBN: | 9781492570592 |
Publisher: | Human Kinetics Publishers |
Published: | 16 November, 2018 |
Format: | Looseleaf sheets only |
Language: | English |
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Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 7th Edition with Web Study Guide-Loose-Leaf Edition
Robert Weinberg, Daniel Gould, Robert and Gould Weinberg
This is the loose-leaf version of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, which offers students a lower-priced printed version of the text. Other binding options are also available. The leading textbook in sport and exercise psychology is back in a revised seventh edition, and it again raises the bar with its engaging introduction to the field. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, offers both students and new practitioners a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology, drawing connections between research and practice and capturing the excitement of the world of sport and exercise. Internationally respected authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould continue to gather and incorporate feedback from teachers and students with each edition, building a text that addresses emerging trends and remains relevant and up to date. In-depth learning aids have been refreshed, including chapter objectives and summaries, sidebars, key terms, key points, and discussion questions to help students think more critically about applying the material. Other updates to the seventh edition include the following: - A new chapter on diversity and inclusion addressing topics related to gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and disability - New content on popular and emerging areas such as grit, mindfulness, organizational sport psychology, and technology in sport psychology - Additional modern-day practical examples and anecdotes to better illustrate concepts - Updated references, including more contemporary sources Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology provides students with a unique learning experience--taking them on a journey through the field's origins, key concepts, research development, and career options available in the field. After this introduction to the field, the text shifts focus to personal factors that affect performance and behavior in sport, physical education, and exercise settings. It augments those concepts by factoring in situational circumstances that influence behavior, group interaction and processes, and the use of psychological techniques to help people perform more effectively. Students will gain critical insights into the role psychological factors play in health and exercise and the psychological consequences of participation in sport and physical activity, including children's psychological development through sport participation, aggression in sport, and moral development and good sporting behavior in sport and physical activity contexts. The updated web study guide serves as an important learning tool to support the educational journey. With more than 100 engaging activities, it allows students to apply the concepts from the text by completing activities for each chapter: - Use actual sport and exercise psychology instruments to assess their skills - Determine how to respond to real-life scenarios (with short answers or essays) - Review research studies and experiments - Search the Internet for relevant information - Apply and test their understanding of principles and concepts of sport and exercise psychology Many of tthe study guide activities offer compelling audio and video clips that reveal how sport psychology consultants communicate with athletes and coaches to improve athletic experiences. These clips feature esteemed experts from the field discussing concepts that they have studied and refined during their professional careers. To further emphasize practical application, the activities can be integrated throughout a full semester, turning course units into a unified whole that builds upon itself for greater understanding of the field. In addition to the web study guide, instructors will have access to a full suite of ancillaries: an instructor g
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