Sport Psychology by Matt Jarvis
Sport Psychology is an introductory account of the major psychological issues in sport today. Major theories and up-to-date research are covered in the areas of personality, attitudes to sport, aggression in sport, anxiety and stress, social influences, motivation, and skill acquisition. A wide variety of sporting examples are used, ranging from football to ballet.A very impressive achievement and one not matched by other books in this areaVery accessible, the book is written in a friendly and authoritative style. The sources of relevant further reading will be helpful to both students and to teachers who are not psychologists themselves. - Rob Lewis, Head of Psychology, Gwent Tertiary College, UK
Matt Jarvis is Senior Teaching Psychologist at Totton College and Totton Sports Academy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415206426 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415206421 |
| Title | Sport Psychology |
| Author | Matt Jarvis |
| Series | Routledge Modular Psychology |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1999-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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