Sport and Exercise Psychology Research

This thorough reference offers a summary of new research in sport and exercise psychology from leading worldwide researchers. Encompassing theory, research, and applications, the book is split into several themed sections, and features input from award-winning researchers from the European Sport Psychology Association, along with top researchers from the U.S.

Sport and Exercise Psychology Research: From Theory to Practice provides a comprehensive summary of new research in sport and exercise psychology from worldwide researchers. Encompassing theory, research, and applications, the book is split into several themed sections. Section 1 discusses basic antecedents to performance including fitness, practice, emotion, team dynamics, and more. Section 2 identifies factors influencing individual performance. Section 3 discusses applied sport psychology for athletes and coaches, and section 4 includes approaches from exercise psychology on motivation and well-being. The book includes a mix of award winning researchers from the European Sport Psychology Association, along with top researchers from the U.S. to bring an international overview to sport psychology.