Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise by Ann-Marie Knowles

Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise by Ann-Marie Knowles

Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise applies theory to real-life sport and exercise contexts. Examining key research from social psychology, this unique book helps you to understand the behaviour of athletes and exercisers. With a wealth of examples and case studies, the authors show you how to devise practical solutions to real problems.

'Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise provides a comprehensive coverage of salient topic areas through bringing together a wealth of up-to-date informationThe text gives readers insight into the interactions and dynamics that exist within sport and exercise psychology from a social standpoint. The authors have provided stimulating, thought-provoking and readable chapters, case studies and questions throughout, which facilitates the readers' attention and engagement with the text. I therefore would fully commend this book to students and practitioners alike.' - Philippa McGregor, St Mary's University, UK "An easily accessible yet extremely informative text that covers the key social psychology issues in sport. The use of case studies makes this book not only excellent at informing the reader of current theory and academic research but also how a practitioner sport psychologist might utilize these ideas in applied contexts." - James Byron-Daniel, University of the West of England, UK

Ann-Marie Knowles is a chartered psychologist and accredited sport and exercise scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. She is a lecturer in Physical Activity for Health at the University of Strathclyde, UK and also provides psychological support to athletes, coaches and officials across Scotland.

Vaithehy Shanmugam is a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and a reviewer for the Journal of Sport Sciences and the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.

Ross Lorimer is a lecturer in Sport, Social Psychology and Coaching Pedagogy at Abertay University, UK and Sport Science Officer for the Mountaineering Council of Scotland.

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ISBN 13	9781137306289
ISBN 10	1137306289
Title	Social Psychology in Sport and Exercise
Author	Ann-Marie Knowles
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2015-03-11
Number of pages	252
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