Overview

A reference for those with little or no background in sport psychology or sport science, including undergraduate, community college, or high school students with an interest in the area, and graduate students beginning a new program of study; a supplemental reading for introduction to kinesiology courses; a reference for academic counselors and libraries.

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Author:   Alan Kornspan
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780736074476

ISBN 10:   0736074473
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   18 March 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 to 99 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I. Welcome to Sport and Exercise Psychology Chapter 1. What Is Sport and Exercise Psychology? Origins in Psychology and Physical Education Psychology of Sport: 1900 to 1920 Psychology of Sport: 1920s and 1930s Psychology of Sport: 1940s to 1960s Psychology of Sport: 1970s to 1990s Current Status of the Field of Sport Psychology Professional Practice Issues in Sport Psychology The Short of It Chapter 2. What Can I Do With Sport and Exercise Psychology? Academic Path Professional Path Other Paths Incorporating Sport and Exercise Psychology The Short of It Part II. Goals of Sport and Exercise Psychology Chapter 3. Enhancing the Performance of Individual Athletes Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Sport Consultation Where Does Mental Training Occur? What Mental Training Skills Are Taught to Athletes? Research Support for Teaching Mental Skills to Athletes Who Provides Performance Enhancement Services to Athletes? The Short of It Chapter 4. Enhancing the Performance of Teams Overview of Team Building Where Does Team Building Occur? What Team-Building Activities Are Taught to Athletes? Research Support for Teaching Team Building Who Provides Team-Building Services to Sport Teams? The Short of It Chapter 5. Creating a Positive Sport Environment: Leadership, Motivation, and Communication Importance of Creating a Positive Sport Environment Where Do Coaches Learn to Create a Positive Environment? What Methods Do Consultants Teach to Coaches? Research Support for Providing a Positive Sport Environment Who Provides Consulting on Positive Sport Environments? The Short of It Chapter 6. Assessing Athletes' Mental Skills Overview of Assessment for Sport Organizations and Teams Where Do Assessments Occur? How Is Assessment Used in Sport Psychology? Issues in Psychological Testing Research Support for Using Assessments With Athletes Who Provides Psychological Testing Services? The Short of It Chapter 7. Caring for Athletes: General Well-Being and Recovery From Injury What Is Psychology of Rehabilitation From Athletic Injury? How Do Athletes Respond to Injury? Referrals to Sport Psychologists What Interventions Are Provided to Injured Athletes? Research Support for Injury Counseling Who Provides Sport Psychology and Counseling Services to Injured Athletes? What Are the Unique Developmental Concerns of Athletes? Where Are Personal Development Services Provided and Who Provides Them? Research Support for Personal Development Services The Short of It Chapter 8. Helping Athletes With Mental Health Issues: A Clinical Approach What Is Clinical Sport Psychology? Responsibilities of a Clinical or Counseling Sport Psychologist Where Does Clinical Sport Psychology Take Place? What Occurs in Clinical Sport Psychology? Mental Health Issues Treated By Clinical Sport Psychologists Research Support for Clinical Sport Psychology Services Who Provides Clinical Sport Psychology Services? The Short of It Chapter 9. Using Psychology to Encourage Involvement in Exercise and Fitness What Is Exercise Psychology? Where Does Exercise Psychology Take Place? What Services Are Provided in Exercise Psychology? What Interventions Are Used in the Exercise Process? Research Support for Exercise Psychology Services Who Provides Exercise Psychology Services? The Short of It Epilogue Appendix A: Learn More About Sport and Exercise Psychology Appendix B: Tips for Implementing Sport and Exercise Psychology References Index

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Author Information

Alan S. Kornspan, EdD, is an associate professor at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. He has taught sport psychology for over 11 years. His research has focused primarily on historical issues related to sport and exercise psychology. His research articles have been published in such journals as The Sport Psychologist, the Journal of Sport Behavior, and the Journal of Mental Imagery. Kornspan is an active member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), serves as the associate editor of its newsletter, was a member of the AASP graduate training committee, and is currently a member of the AASP organizational outreach committee. He earned his EdD in sport behavior from West Virginia University.

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