Sport and exercise psychology / 3G E-Learning.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology -- Affect, Behavior, Cognition (ABCs) -- Personality & Sport --
Motivation -- Arousal-Performance Relationship -- Stress and Coping -- Physical Exercise.

"Psychology is useful within physical activity as it can be used to promote and influence one's perspective on the benefits of health. This branch of study has become a gateway into many different careers in physical activity such as a fitness consultant, physiotherapist, and education. Sport and exercise psychology is a mandatory aspect of the sport science discipline. This discipline contributes to the various professional practices associated with physical activities such as-teaching of physical education, recreation and health promotion, and kinesiology related professions-because it plays a mental role for the participants Sport psychologists apply psychological knowledge to improve coaching, athlete learning and elite performance. They help athletes in many ways including staying motivated, managing competition pressure and coping with injury and mental health issues. Exercise psychologists, on the other hand, work to encourage the general population to engage in regular sport and exercise. Exercise psychologists also promote the mental health benefits of exercise and its capacity to reduce depression and anxiety and improve mood and well-being."--Back cover

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