Working Out: The Psychology of Sport and Exercise Contributor(s): Reel, Justine J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610696778 ISBN-13: 9781610696777 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Sports Psychology - Sports & Recreation | Sociology Of Sports |
Dewey: 796.01 |
LCCN: 2014046632 |
Series: Psychology of Everyday Life |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.20 lbs) 248 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A title in the Psychology of Everyday Life series, this unique book addresses the connections between sport and exercise psychology and life outside of competitive endeavors--from definitions, theories, and applications to the real-life issues affecting athletes. It provides an accessible overview of sport and exercise psychology that enables readers to apply effective sport performance and exercise psychology concepts to their own lives, regardless of whether they pursue athletic endeavors or not. Covering topics that range from goalsetting to motivation to personality, this book can also serve to inspire readers to create a personal activity program based on achievable goals and realistic expectations, regardless of starting point or desired outcomes. Author Justine J. Reel shares fascinating insights into the world of physical fitness and its associated behaviors, including why athletes who adopt a task-oriented approach will show a stronger work ethic and more motivation than athletes who focus on outcomes, what is prompting the spread of sport psychology to other parts of the world, why more and more athletes are at risk for developing eating disorders, and who social physique anxiety afflicts. The book also presents various viewpoints and debates on current controversies in the field of sport and exercise. |