Overview

The Oxford Handbook of Sport and Performance Psychology includes the latest research and applied perspectives from leaders in the field of performance psychology. Current and comprehensive, this foundational volume presents sport and performance psychology from myriad perspectives, including:- individual psychological processes in performance such as attention, imagery, superior performance intelligence, motivation, anxiety, confidence, cognition and emotion- the social psychological processes in performance including leadership, teamwork, coaching, relationships, moral behavior, and gender and cultural issues- human development issues in performance, such as the development of talent and expertise, positive youth development, the role of the family, end of involvement transitions, and both youth and masters-level sport and physical activity programs- interventions in sport and performance psychology and counseling of performers in distress including such important issues for all performers as: appearance- and performance-enhancing drug use, injuries, managing pain, eating and weight issues, burnout, and the role of physical activity in maintaining health.The chapters collected here also cover the history of sport and performance psychology; the scope and nature of the field; ethical issues in sport and performance psychology; performance psychology in the performing arts and other non-sporting fields; perfectionism and performance; the role of the performance coach and of the sport psychologist with a coach and team; supervision; and a look ahead to the future of the field.

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Author:   Shane Murphy (Professor, Professor, Psychology Department, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.556kg
ISBN:  

9780199731763

ISBN 10:   0199731764
Pages:   816
Publication Date:   06 September 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Part One: The Nature and Scope of Sport and Performance Psychology 1. History of Sport and Performance Psychology Alan S. Kornspan 2. The Psychology of Performance in Sport and Other Domains Kate F. Hays 3. Sport and Performance Psychology: Ethical Issues Doug Hankes 4. The Role of Superior Performance Intelligence in Sustained Success Graham Jones 5. Performance Psychology in the Performing Arts Sanna M. Nordin-Bates Part Two: Individual Psychological Processes in Performance 6. Concentration: Attention and Performance Aidan Moran 7. Conscious and Unconscious Awareness in Learning and Performance Rich Masters 8. Emotional Regulation and Performance Marc V. Jones 9. Anxiety: Attention, the Brain, the Body, and Performance Mark R. Wilson 10. Cognitions: Self-Talk and Performance Yiannis Theodorakis, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, and Nikos Zourbanos 11. The Role of Imagery in Performance Jennifer Cumming and Sarah E. Williams 12. Motivation: Self-Determination Theory and Performance in Sport Martyn Standage 13. Modeling and Performance Penny McCullagh, Barbi Law, and Diane Ste-Marie 14. Efficacy Beliefs and Human Performance: From Independent Action to Interpersonal Functioning Mark R. Beauchamp, Ben Jackson, and Katie L. Morton 15. Perfectionism and Performance Joachim Stoeber Part Three: Social Psychological Processes in Performance 16. Teamwork and Performance Albert V. Carron, Luc Martin, and Todd Loughead 17. Leadership and Manifestations of Sport Packianathan Chelladurai 18. The Psychology of Coaching Daniel Gould 19. Moral Behavior in Sport Maria Kavussanu 20. Gender, Identity, and Sport Emily A. Roper 21. Relationships and Sport and Performance Sam Carr 22. Culture/Ethnicity and Performance Anthony P. Kontos Part Four: Human Development and Performance 23. A Developmental Approach to Sport Expertise Jean Cote and Bruce Abernathy 24. Training for Life: Optimizing Youth Development through Sport and Physical Activity Maureen R. Weiss, Lindsay E. Kipp, and Nicole D. Bolter 25. Talent Development: The Role of the Family Chris G. Harwood, Julie P. Douglas, and Antoinette M. Minniti 26. Expert Masters Sport Performers: Perspectives on Age-Related Processes, Mechanisms, and Motives Bradley W. Young and Nikola Medic 27. Transitions: Ending Active Involvement in Sports and Other Competitive Endeavors Albert J. Petitpas, Taunya Marie Tinsley, and Amy S. Walker Part Five: Interventions in Sport and Performance Psychology 28. Counseling Performers in Distress Zella E. Moore 29. Appearance- and Performance-Enhancing Drug Use Thomas B. Hildebrandt, Eleanna Varangis, and Justine K. Lai 30. Burnout: A Darker Side to Performance Kate I. Goodger and Martin I. Jones 31. The Body and Performance William B. Strean and Joseph P. Mills 32. Injury and Performance John Heil and Leslie Podlog 33. Pain and Performance John Heil and Leslie Podlog 34. Eating Disorders in Sport Trent A. Petrie and Christy Greenleaf 35. Physical Activity Interventions Stuart J. H. Biddle and Trish Gorely 36. The Role of the Sport and Performance Psychologist with the Coach and Team: Implications for Performance Counseling Christopher M. Carr 37. The Performance Coach Dave Collins and Sara Kamin 38. Optimal Performance: Elite Level Performance in The Zone Robert Harmison and Kathleen V. Casto 39. Supervision and Mindfulness in Sport and Performance Psychology Mark Andersen Part Six: Future Directions 40. Sport and Performance Psychology: A Look Ahead Kirsten Peterson, Charles Brown, Sean McCann, and Shane M. Murphy

Reviews

This is a useful resource on key issues and insights in sport and performance psychology. As the first volume in the series to examine research and practice related to the psychology of excellent performance, this book is a unique contribution to the field. Domains such as dance, music, theatre, business, executive coaching, the military, and education are discussed in the context of psychology of performance excellence. Because of the breadth and depth of its information, this book is most suitable for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in sport and performance psychology. Doody's Notes, Jan 2013

...an exciting, thought-provoking look at human excellence in sport and performance and worthwhile to read. PsycCRITIQUES, June 2013 This is a useful resource on key issues and insights in sport and performance psychology. As the first volume in the series to examine research and practice related to the psychology of excellent performance, this book is a unique contribution to the field. Domains such as dance, music, theatre, business, executive coaching, the military, and education are discussed in the context of psychology of performance excellence. Because of the breadth and depth of its information, this book is most suitable for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners in sport and performance psychology. Doody's Notes, Jan 2013 I urge readers to get a copy of this valuable book... ... a pioneering work in a new field, and its editor and 70 contributors have provided us with information and original research not available anywhere [else]. Biz India, June 2013

Author Information

Shane Murphy, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology at Western Connecticut State University, where he teaches sport, health and performance psychology.

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