Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-291) and index.
Summary
Sport psychology is an inescapable element of contemporary sport, from the applied techniques of coaches and athletes, to the socio-psychological behaviour of sport fans. This authoritative, wide-ranging and accessible reference offers an introductory guide to the vocabulary of sport psychology, to its central theories and most important avenues of research, and to its utility in sports performance. The book contains essay-length articles on over 160 key terms, and each entry is supported by a guide to further reading. Contemporary and historical illustrations are used throughout the text, while an extensive bibliography and a comprehensive index ensure that the book is an indispensable research tool for any student of sport psychology.