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Breslin, Gavin

Understanding Sport Psychology / Gavin Breslin, John Kremer, Aidan Moran, Cathy Craig & Stephen Shannon - California : SAGE Publications Inc., Thousand Oaks, 2022. - x, 282 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Table of Contents
Introducing sport psychology
Anxiety and stress in sport
Motivation
Cognitive processes in sport
Social psychology of sport
Motor skills
Sport, mental health and wellbeing

''This text is a concise, focussed overview of all the core concepts in sports psychology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Using key studies and evidence, this book explains and develops key topics and acts as a springboard for further reading and debate. This is a stimulating and practical resource for sport and exercise students, sport coaches, and athletes alike, covering new developments within the field including social identity theory, mental health awareness in sport, resilience and wellbeing in sport, and mindfulness.''--Backcover

ISBN: 9781529744637

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sports Psychological aspects

Dewey Class. No.: 796.019 / BRE