The Oxford Encyclopedia of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

Dr. Acevedo is an international leader in the study of psychobiological factors impacting human performance and mental health. He is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies & Strategic Initiatives in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University. Previously, he was the Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association and the American College of Sports Medicine, with a 30-year career in research and teaching dedicated to understanding the interaction between psychological stress, physical fitness, and cardiovascular diseases. His research supports the proposition that psychological stress can have deleterious effects on cardiovascular health, and improved fitness may ameliorate these effects. Dr. Acevedo has authored or coauthored more than 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and he has presented over 130 papers at national and international conferences. He is the author of several books including the Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology, a comprehensive source on how theories and biological mechanisms behind physical activity can guide interventions and public health practices.

Introduction to Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology

History of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology in Australia (Jeffrey Bond and Tony Morris)
History of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology in Europe (Stiliani "Ani" Chroni and Frank Abrahamsen)
History of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology in North America (Vincent J. Granito)
History of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology in Southern Africa (Clinton Gahwiler, Lee Hill, and Valérie Grand'Maison)

Sport and Performance

Aggression and Anger in Sport and Performance (Jerzy Kosiewicz)
Alcohol Abuse and Drug Use in Sport and Performance (Matthew P. Martens)
Anxiety and Fear in Sport and Performance (Shuge Zhang, Tim Woodman, and Ross Roberts)
Arousal Control in Sport (Martin Turner and Marc Jones)
Attentional Processes in Sport and Performance (Aidan Moran and John Toner)
Automatic Regulation Used in Sport and Exercise Research (Amanda L. Rebar)
Bullying in Sport and Performance Psychology (Leslee A. Fisher and Lars Dzikus)
Burnout in Sport and Performance (Robert C. Eklund and J.D. Defreese)
Coaching Behavior and Effectiveness in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Ronald E. Smith and Frank L. Smoll)
Cognitive-Behavioral Theory in Sport and Performance Psychology (Faye F. Didymus)
Concussion in Sport (Anthony P. Kontos and Jamie McAllister-Deitrick)
Counseling and Communication Skills in Sport and Performance Psychology (Jack Watson, Robert Hilliard, and William Way)
Depression Among Athletes and the Potential Impact on Performance (Zella Moore, Jamie Leboff, and Kehana Bonagura)
Developing Athletes in the Context of Sport and Performance Psychology (Luc J. Martin, David J. Hancock, and Jean Côté)
Emotional Self-Regulation in Sport and Performance (Claudio Robazza and Montse C. Ruiz)
Ethical Considerations in Sport and Performance Psychology (Edward F. Etzel and Leigh A. Skvarla)
Gambling in Sport and Performance Psychology (Loredana A. Marchica and Jeffrey L. Derevensky)
Gender and Cultural Diversity in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology (Diane L. Gill)
Goal Setting in Sport and Performance (Laura Healy, Alison Tincknell-Smith, and Nikos Ntoumanis)
A Holistic and Mental Health Perspective on Transitioning out of Elite Sport (Paul Wylleman)
Humanistic Theory in Sport, Performance, and Sports Coaching Psychology (Rebecca K. Dickinson, Tristan J. Coulter, and Clifford J. Mallett)
Injury Prevention in Sport and Performance Psychology (Monna Arvinen-Barrow)
Leadership Skills in Sport (W. James Weese and P. Chelladurai)
Modeling in Sport and Performance (Barbi Law, Phillip Post, and Penny McCullagh)
Motivation in Sport and Performance (Glyn C. Roberts, Christina G. L. Nerstad, and P. Nicolas Lemyre)
Multicultural Sport Psychology's Consulting Role in the United States Activist-Athlete Movement (Jessica L. David, Jesse A. Steinfeldt, I. S. Keino Miller, and Jacqueline E. Hyman)
Perfectionism and Performance in Sport, Education, and the Workplace (Daniel J. Madigan, Andrew P. Hill, Sarah H. Mallinson-Howard, Thomas Curran, Gareth E. Jowett)
Performance Consultants in Sport and Performance Psychology (David Tod)
Performance Psychology with Performing Artists (Kate F. Hays)
Prevalence, Measurement, and Experience of Eating Disorders in Sport and Retirement (Trent A. Petrie)
Psychological Aspects of Athletic Training (Heather N. Schuyler, Brieanne R. Seguin, Nicole Anne Wilkins, J. Jordan Hamson-Utley)
Psychological Considerations for Children and Adolescents in Sport and Performance (Mary Fry, Candace M. Hogue)
Psychological Considerations for Paralympic Athletes (Jeffrey Martin)
Psychological Considerations for Physical Activity Participants With Intellectual Disabilities (Yeshayahu Hutzler and Joelle Almosni)
Psychological Considerations for the Older Athlete (Bradley W. Young, Bettina Callary, and Scott Rathwell)
Psychological Considerations of Adolescents in Sport and Performance (Katherine A. Tamminen and Courtney Braun)
Psychological Imagery in Sport and Performance (Krista J. Munroe-Chandler and Michelle D. Guerrero)
Psychological Resilience and Adversarial Growth in Sport and Performance (David Fletcher)
Psychological Responses to Sport Injury (Britton W. Brewer)
Psychological Skills Training and the Impact on Military Performance Readiness (Scott Barnicle)
Relaxation and Recovery in Sport and Performance (Maximilian Pelka, Michael Kellmann)
Religion and Spirituality in Sport (Ivo Jirásek)
The Role of Mental Processes in Elite Sports Performance (Joan N. Vickers and A. Mark Williams)
Self-Talk in Sport and Performance (Judy L. Van Raalte and Andrew Vincent)
Sociocultural Aspects of Sport Injury and Recovery (Diane M. Wiese-Bjornstal)
Somatics in Sport and Performance Psychology (William B. Strean)
Sport Psychology Considerations in Intercollegiate Athletics in the United States (Christopher M. Bader and Scott B. Martin)
Strength Training and Sport Psychology (E. Whitney G. Moore)
Surgical Performance From a Psychological Perspective (Aidan Moran, Nick Sevdalis, and Lauren Wallace)
Team Building and Group Cohesion in the Context of Sport and Performance Psychology (Mark Eys and Jeemin Kim)

Exercise Psychology

Characteristics, Mechanisms, and Health Implications of Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia (Laura D. Ellingson and Christopher D. Black)
Exercise and Mental Health Benefits (Aaron L. Slusher and Edmund O. Acevedo)
Exercise Psychology Considerations for Chronically Ill Patients (Ray Marks)
Physical Activity and Personality Traits (Ryan E. Rhodes and Patrick Boudreau)
Physical Activity and Sleep (Sayaka Aritake-Okada and Sunao Uchida)
Physical Activity and Stress Reactivity (Stephen H. Boutcher)
Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Anxiety (Steven J. Petruzzello)
Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Cognition (Jennifer L. Etnier)
Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Depression (Felipe B. Schuch and Brendon Stubbs)
Physical Activity, Physical Fitness, and Quality of Life (Brian C. Focht and Ciaran M. Fairman)
Psychoneuroendocrinology and Physical Activity (Anthony C. Hackney and Eser A?gön)
The Roles of Psychological Stress, Physical Activity, and Dietary Modifications on Cardiovascular Health Implications (Chun-Jung Huang, Matthew J. McAllister, Aaron L. Slusher)
Theoretical Approaches to Physical Activity Promotion (Nikos Ntoumanis, Cecile Thørgersen-Ntoumani, Eleanor Quested, and Nikos Chatzisarantis)
Use of Wearable Activity Trackers for Physical Activity Promotion (Nicola D. Ridgers and Samuel K. Lai)

Supervision, Research, and Training

Evaluation of Psychological Interventions in Sport and Exercise Settings (Rebecca A. Zakrajsek and Jedediah E. Blanton)
Psychosocial Measurement Issues in Sport and Exercise Settings (Gershon Tenenbaum and Edson Filho)
Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Sicong Liu and Gershon Tenenbaum)
Supervision in Exercise Settings (Sam Zizzi and Jana L. Fogaca)
Supervision in Performance Settings (Dance, Music, Acting) (Gene M. Moyle)