Author : John H. Kerr
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 12,98 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780863775000
The theoretical background to this book is provided by reversal theory, a general psychological theory which is demonstrating its usefulness and versatility as it is being increasingly applied within sport psychology.
Author : J. H. Kerr
Publisher :
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 27,3 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780863774997
The theoretical background to this book is provided by reversal theory, a general psychological theory which is demonstrating its usefulness and versatility as it is being increasingly applied within sport psychology.
Author : John H. Kerr
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 13,69 MB
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 131771590X
Why did Michael Jordan quit basketball and take up baseball? Why was Martina Navratilova so successful as a professional tennis player? These and many other questions about aspects of motivation and emotion in sport are addressed in this book which is newly available in paperback. Reversal theory's systematic conceptual framework allows a unique perspective for interpreting behaviour in sport contexts. Within each chapter, real-life examples are combined with research findings to provide an understanding of the emotional background and changes which accompany the individual's unique experience in sport. In addition, suggestions as to alications of reversal theory in new areas of sport psychology and the future direction of reversal theory-based sport research are outlined. For those interested in a truly insightful understanding of human behaviour in sport, this book will be required reading.
Author : Michael J. Apter
Publisher : ONEWorld Publications
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 13,98 MB
Release : 2007-02-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN :
In this authoritative work, Michael Apter, one of the leading figures in the development of reversal theory, provides a clear, systematic, and up-to-date introduction to the theory.
Author :
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 27,71 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780880118798
Emotions in Sport is the first comprehensive treatment of how individual and team emotions affect athletic performance. Edited by renowned Olympic advisor, researcher, and teacher Yuri Hanin, the book provides you with -a comprehensive understanding of emotional patterns such as anxiety, anger, and joy, as well as their impact on individual and team performance; -solid methods for determining the optimal emotional state of individual athletes; -innovative strategies for avoiding overtraining, burnout, and fatigue, while helping enhance performance; -an overview of injury management and the positive emotional states that can actually accelerate the healing process; and -a long-overdue look at exercise, emotions, and mental health. Created and developed by Dr. Hanin during 30 years as a sport psychologist, the Individual Zones of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) model is the key conceptual framework in Emotions in Sport. The model can help you describe, predict, and explain the dynamics of emotion/performance for individual athletes and provides you with strategies for creating optimal emotional states and enhancing athletic performance. Appendixes to the volume include a reproducible IZOF model form and step-by-step data collection instructions for your use. Emotions in Sport incorporates the insights, wisdom, and experience of authorities worldwide to give you a new perspective on this important subject and its impact on athletes.
Author : John Kerr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 20,55 MB
Release : 2002-08-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 113580110X
Counselling Athletes: Applying Reversal Theory describes the basic elements of the Reversal theory by using examples from sport, and applying them to help understand human motivation, emotion and personality.
Author : M.J. Apter
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 42,95 MB
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9789026512025
Explores some of the recent thinking in psychology along the lines that people are inherently inconsistent over time, and that the differences within an individual are as important as the differences among individuals. The 26 papers, most presented at conferences since 1988 (and many researchers hav
Author : John H. Kerr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 30,36 MB
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 113444754X
Rethinking Aggression and Violence in Sport explores the psychological aspects of these two intrinsic elements of competitive sport. This book critically examines the important issues associated with aggression and violence in sport, including: * a review of current theory in the psychology of aggression * exploration of how players become acclimatised to physical violence * discussion of the psychological benefits of sanctioned and unsanctioned sport violence * examination of the moral and ethical dimensions of the debate * the psychological basis of spectator aggression * case studies from a wide variety of sports. This text is a must read for researchers and students within sport studies, psychology and sociology with an interest in human violence and aggressive behaviour.
Author : Aidan Moran
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 131732966X
The new third edition of A Critical Introduction to Sport Psychology is the only textbook in the field that provides a detailed overview of key theories, concepts and findings within the discipline of sport psychology, as well as a critical perspective that examines and challenges these core foundations. Fully revised and updated, the new edition covers key research findings affecting both participation and performance in sport, including topics such as motivation, anxiety, emotional coping, concentration, mental imagery, expertise and team cohesion. In addition, the book includes a range of helpful features that bring the science to life, including critical thinking exercises, suggestions for student projects and new "In the spotlight" boxes that highlight key advances in theory or practice. A comprehensive glossary is also included, whilst a final chapter examines some new horizons in sport psychology, including embodied cognition and socio-cultural perspectives. Sport is played with the body but often won in the mind; that is the theory. A Critical Introduction to Sport Psychology is the definitive textbook for anyone wishing to engage critically with this fascinating idea.
Author : Alan Carr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 30,46 MB
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1136583084
Remediating deficits and managing disabilities has been a central preoccupation for clinical psychologists. Positive Psychology, in contrast, is concerned with the enhancement of happiness and well-being, involving the scientific study of the role of personal strengths and positive social systems in the promotion of optimal wellbeing. Alan Carr's Positive Psychology has become essential reading for anyone requiring a thorough and accessible introduction to the field. This new edition retains all the features that made the first edition so popular, including: accounts of major theories and relevant research learning objectives chapter summaries research and personal development questions suggestions for further reading measures for use in research glossaries of new terms. The book has also been completely updated to take account of recent research and major advances, and includes a new chapter on Positive Psychotherapy, an extended account of research on character strengths and virtues, and a discussion of recent ground-breaking research on emotional intelligence. This new edition of Positive Psychology will prove a valuable resource for psychology students and lecturers, as well as those involved in postgraduate training in related areas such as clinical psychology, social work, counselling and psychotherapy.
