The first edition of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology set a new standard for introductory textbooks. This new edition builds on that success and raises the standard to a new level.
Comprehensive, understandable, and now completely updated, this engaging book captures superbly the intriguing world of sport and exercise psychology. It not only explains the basic concepts and principles in the field, but it also shows how they can be applied to counseling, teaching, coaching, sports medicine, and fitness instruction.
Give your students more in-depth information
Every chapter of Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (Second Edition) is completely up-to-date with the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology. The book retains its broad scope, but as requested by numerous instructors the new edition covers more topics in greater depth:
Exercise motivation
Cooperation and competition
Group and team behavior
Leadership
Communication skills
Arousal regulation
Self-confidence
Achievement motivation
Goal orientations
Anxiety and performance
Intrinsic motivation
Concentration/attentional control
Exercise and psychological well-being
Imagery
Goal setting
Psychology of injury
Substance abuse and eating disorders
Burnout and overtraining
Children in sport and exercise
Character development and sportspersonship
A text that works hard to make learning easier
The second edition retains the acclaimed organization of the first edition, and it features even more special elements. More practical examples, case studies, and anecdotes; more critical thinking questions; and more references all make this new edition a rich learning resource. Students will also benefit from these helpful features:
Chapter objectives
Over 230 photos, figures, tables, other and graphic elements
Chapter summaries
Key terms
Review questions
Author/subject index
Written by internationally-recognized leaders in the field, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology (Second Edition) will inform and energize students. Its a superb text for presenting the basic concepts of sport and exercise psychology.
About the Author
Robert S. Weinberg, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies at Miami University in Ohio. Before coming to Miami University, Weinberg was a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of North Texas from 1978 to 1992, including Regents Professor from 1988 to 1992. He was also voted one of the top 10 sport psychology specialists in North America by his peers.
In addition to teaching undergraduate sport psychology for more than 20 years, Weinberg has written extensively on topics related to sport psychology. He has published more than 125 journal articles and presented more than 250 scholarly papers at sport psychology conferences.
He has served as president of both the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity and the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology. He also has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology and The Sport Psychologist. Currently he is editor of the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. He is a certified consultant and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.
Dr. Weinberg earned his PhD in sport psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1977. He lives in Oxford, Ohio, and his children Kira and Josh live in Oxford and Dallas, respectively. In his free time Dr. Weinberg enjoys tennis, basketball, and traveling.
Daniel Gould, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. He has taught sport psychology for more than 20 years. An active researcher, Don has published more than 100 articles on sport psychology. He was also the founding coeditor of The Sport Psychologist.
Don has been voted one of the top 10 sport psychology specialists in North America and was the first Australian sport psychology scholar. In 1994, he received the universitys coveted Alumni-Teaching Excellence Award, an all-campus teaching honor.
Gould is the former president of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (1988-89) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Sport Psychology Academy (1986). In addition to teaching undergraduate sport psychology, Dr. Gould is extensively involved in coaching education from youth sports to Olympic competition. He also uses his psychology skills as a consultant for Olympic and world-class athletes and worked with U.S. athletes at the Nagano Olympic Games in 1998.
Daniel, his wife Deb, and his two sons Kevin and Brian live in Greensboro, NC. In his leisure time, Dr. Gould enjoys swimming, fitness activities, and spending time with his children.
