Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Part I: Getting Started; Chapter 1. Welcome to Sport and Exercise Psychology; Part II: Understanding Participants; Chapter 2. Personality and Sport; Chapter 3. Motivation; Chapter 4. Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety; Part III: Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments; Chapter 5. Competition and Cooperation; Chapter 6. Feedback, Reinforcement, and Intrinsic Motivation; Part IV: Understanding Group Processes; Chapter 7. Group and Team Dynamics; Chapter 8. Group Cohesion; Chapter 9. Leadership; Chapter 10. Communication; Part V: Enhancing Performance; Chapter 11. Introduction to Psychological Skills Training; Chapter 12. Arousal Regulation; Chapter 13. Imagery; Chapter 14. Self-Confidence; Chapter 15. Goal Setting; Chapter 16. Concentration; Part VI: Enhancing Health and Well-Being; Chapter 17. Exercise and Psychological Well-Being; Chapter 18. Exercise Behavior and Adherence; Chapter 19. Athletic Injuries and Psychology; Chapter 20. Addictive and Unhealthy Behaviors; Chapter 21. Burnout and Overtraining. Part VII: Facilitating Psychological Growth and Development; Chapter 22. Children's Psychological Development Through Sport; Chapter 23. Aggression in Sport; Chapter 24. Character Development and Sportspersonship.