Overview

Topics in Applied Psychology offers a range of accessible, integrated texts ideal for courses in applied psychology. The books are written by leading figures in their field and provide a comprehensive academic and professional insight into each topic. They incorporate a range of features to bring psychology to life including case histories, research methods, ethical debate and learner activities. Each chapter opens with learning objectives to consolidate key points. A reading list and sample essay questions at the end of chapters enable further independent study. The series also offers an appreciation of multiple perspectives, examines the relationship between psychology and other cognate disciplines and discusses recent developments in each field. Topics in Applied Psychology will provide you with the tools you need to engage with, enjoy and understand your applied psychology discipline, ultimately ensuring confidence and success in exams as well as a comprehensive grounding in the profession. Sport and Exercise Psychology provides comprehensive coverage of key topics in sport and exercise psychology including the effectiveness of psychological skills training interventions, models for delivery and the development of research approaches studying the impact of psychological skills on performance. A number of specific chapters focus on key issues such as, mood, emotion, emotion regulation, coping, self-confidence, anxiety, imagery, performance profiling and leadership development in players and coaches. Exercise is typically linked to positive psychological states and three chapters review this effect. A chapter focuses on the influence of exercise on self-esteem while the next chapter looks at the use of music and a further chapter looks at dysfunctional effects including addictive states. A final chapter focuses on placebo effects addressing key issues in designing psychological interventions. The integrated and interactive approach, combined with the comprehensive coverage, make this book the ideal companion for courses in applied clinical psychology. Other books in the series include: Clinical Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Educational Psychology, Health Psychology, Organizational and Work Psychology.

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Author:   Andy Lane ,  Craig Mahoney
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Education
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.612kg
ISBN:  

9780340928943

ISBN 10:   0340928948
Pages:   268
Publication Date:   30 May 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781848722231
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Applied sport psychology: Enhancing performance using psychological skills training Section 1: Cognitive and affective factors Chapter 2: Mood and sport performance Chapter 3: Anxiety in sport: Should we be worried or excited? Chapter 4: Self-confidence in a sporting context Section 2: Managing psychological states Chapter 5: Stress and coping among competitive athletes in sport Chapter 6: Performance profiling Chapter 7: The scientific application of music in sport and exercise Chapter 8: Imagery and sport performance Section 3: Leadership Chapter 9: Leadership development in athletes and coaches Section 4: The effects of exercise on psychological states Chapter 10: Physical activity and self-esteem Chapter 11: Exercise addiction Section 5: The placebo effect Chapter 12: Beliefs versus reality, or beliefs as reality? The placebo effect in sport and exercise

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Andy Lane is Professor of Sport and Learning at the University of Wolverhampton.

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