Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology by Robert S. Weinberg; Daniel Gould
ISBN: 9781718207592
Publication Date: 2023-03-03
This text offers a comprehensive view of sport and exercise psychology. It draws connections between research and practice, and it captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.
Read the following sections indicated for each chapter:
Chapter 13: Arousal Regulation
Using Anxiety Reduction Techniques (p. 299)
Coping With Anxiety (p. 310)
Using Arousal Inducing Techniques (pp. 316)
Chapter 14: Imagery
Defining Imagery (p. 322)
Uses of Imagery (p. 323)
Keys to Effective Imagery (p. 334)
Implementing PETTLEP Imagery (p. 339)
Developing Imagery Scripts (p. 341)
Chapter 15: Self-Confidence
Defining Self-Confidence (p. 348)
Understanding How Expectations Influence Performance (p. 354)
Examining Self-Efficacy Theory (p. 358)
Chapter 16: Goal Setting
Definition of Goals (p. 376)
Principles of Goal Setting (p. 381)
Common Problems in Goal Setting (p. 390)
Chapter 17: Concentration
Defining Concentration (p. 396)
Connecting Concentration to Optimal Performance (p. 401)
Identifying Types of Attentional Focus (p. 401)
Recognizing Attentional Problems (p. 402)
Mindfulness (p. 408)
Using Self-Talk to Enhance Concentration (p. 410)
Improving Concentration (p. 419)
Your course textbook can be accessed via the DART eBook link in the Getting Started module.
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