Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Description
New edition of leading textbook in sport and exercise psychology Empower students to understand how and why people behave as they do in sport Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould have built a text that addresses emerging trends and remains relevant with each new edition. Every chapter has been updated with the latest research and practice while maintaining and highlighting classic studies that have shaped the field. In-depth learning aids have been refreshed to help students think critically. Specific content changes were made throughout the text to highlight significant advances in research and practices. These include areas such as: *mental health of athletes *effects of the pandemic on athletes *mindfulness *legalized gambling *psychological issues surrounding the 2020 Olympic Games (held in 2021) and *drug controversies