Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 7th edition (EPUB)

Returning in a redesigned seventh edition, the premier textbook on sport and exercise psychology sets the standard once more with its captivating introduction to the subject. By establishing links between research and practice and encapsulating the thrill of the sport and exercise world, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, provides students and novice practitioners with a thorough understanding of sport and exercise psychology.

With every edition, internationally renowned writers Daniel Gould and Robert Weinberg continue to collect and integrate input from educators and learners, creating a text that tackles new trends and stays current and relevant. Chapter objectives and summaries, sidebars, key phrases, important ideas, and discussion questions have all been updated to help students think more critically about applying the content. The following are further revisions to the seventh edition:

Gender, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, and disability are all covered in this new chapter on diversity and inclusion.
Fresh material on well-liked and developing topics like organizational sport psychology, grit, mindfulness, and technology in sport psychology
More real-world examples and tales to enhance the understanding of ideas
References have been updated to include more recent sources.

Sport and Exercise Foundations Psychology offers students a singular educational experience by guiding them through the history, foundational ideas, advancements in research, and career paths in the discipline. Following this overview of the area, the text turns its attention to individual aspects that influence behavior and performance in settings such as sports, physical education, and exercise. By taking into account situational factors that affect behavior, group dynamics and procedures, and the application of psychological strategies to improve performance, it enhances such ideas.

Pupils will acquire important knowledge about the psychological aspects of exercise and health, as well as the psychological effects of playing sports and engaging in physical activity. This includes the psychological growth of children who play sports, aggression in sports, moral development, and appropriate athletic behavior in sports and physical activity settings.

An essential learning resource to aid in the educational process is the associated online study guide. With over 100 interesting exercises, students may put the ideas from the book into practice by working through tasks for every chapter that promote critical thinking and practical experience.

Numerous exercises in the study guide include engaging audio and video snippets that demonstrate how sport psychology consultants interact with coaches and athletes to enhance sporting experiences. In these videos, renowned authorities in the area talk about ideas they have researched and honed throughout their careers.

The exercises can be combined over the course of a semester to further highlight practical application, transforming course modules into a cohesive whole that builds on one another to provide a deeper understanding of the subject.

A comprehensive set of ancillaries, including an instructor guide, test package, chapter quizzes, presentation package, and image bank, will be available to instructors in addition to the online study guide. Additionally, teachers have access to over 120 video clips in a dedicated instructor video library.