{"product_id":"sport-psychology-hardback","title":"Sport Psychology - Hardback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSport Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e2nd Edition\u003c\/em\u003e provides a synthesis of the major topics in sport psychology with an applied focus and an emphasis on achieving optimal performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter exploring the history of sport psychology, human motivation, and the role of exercise, there are three main sections to the text: Performance Enhancement, Performance Inhibition, and Individuals and Teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first of these sections covers topics such as anxiety, routines, mental imagery, self-talk, enhancing concentration, relaxation, goals, and self-confidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe section on Performance Inhibition includes chapters on choking under pressure, self-handicapping, procrastination, perfectionism, helplessness, substance abuse, and disruptive personality factors. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile much of the information presented is universally applicable, individual differences based on gender, ethnicity, age, and motivation are emphasized in the concluding section on Individuals and Teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout, there are case studies of well-known athletes from a variety of sports to illustrate topics that are being explored.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45546688086254,"sku":"9781848729773","price":374.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/sport-psychology-hardback","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}