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Author:   James K. Luiselli ,  Derek D. Reed
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2011 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9781461400691

ISBN 10:   1461400694
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   25 July 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface.- Introduction.- Overview of Behavioral Sport Psychology.- Assessment and Measurement.- Measurement of Physical Activity.- Quantitative Analysis.- Single-Case Evaluation of Behavioral Coaching Interventions.- Cognitive Assessment in Behavioral Sport Psychology.- Performance Enhancement.- Goal Setting and Performance Feedback.- Positive Reinforcement and Incentive Systems.- Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies.- Increasing and Maintaining Physical Exercise.- Behavioral Momentum.- Special Topics.- Behavioral Consultation in Coaching.- Brain Injury Prevention.- Supporting Youth Participation in Sports.- Behavioral Effects of Sport Nutritional Supplements: Fact or Fiction?.- Behavioral Sport Psychology with Elite Athletes.

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From the reviews: Luiselli and Reed provide a thorough review of the more significant areas of behavioral sport psychology. The chapters are written by recognized experts in the field and provide readers with the most current thinking and research. ! the book was written for an academic audience, practicing psychologists, and readers with an interest in athletics. ! would be appropriate for less experienced readers, including those with a general interest in athletics. Overall, this book provides something of interest to most readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels. (L. J. Burton, Choice, Vol. 49 (6), February, 2012)

From the reviews: Luiselli and Reed provide a thorough review of the more significant areas of behavioral sport psychology. The chapters are written by recognized experts in the field and provide readers with the most current thinking and research. ... the book was written for an academic audience, practicing psychologists, and readers with an interest in athletics. ... would be appropriate for less experienced readers, including those with a general interest in athletics. Overall, this book provides something of interest to most readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels. (L. J. Burton, Choice, Vol. 49 (6), February, 2012)

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