Handbook of Research on Sport Psychology [Hardcover]

Robert N. Singer (Author, Editor), Milledge Murphey (Author, Editor), L. Keith Tennant (Author, Editor), International Society of Sports Psychology (Corporate Author)

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This study, sponsored by the International Society of Sport Psychology, is a significant contribution to the profession. With articles written by an array of scholars, the publication is a virtual "who's who" in the field of sport medicine and sport psychology. According to the editors, this is the first comprehensive collection examining the issues and research associated with sport psychology. The detailed author and subject indexes and table of contents provide a logical format for easy access. With 11 sections subdivided into 44 chapters, the coverage ranges from skills development, performance trends and goal setting, to group dynamics, drug use, and psychometics. Following each chapter is an extensive bibliography. This is an invaluable reference source for specialists. Recommended for academic libraries and large public libraries where interest warrants.
- L.R. Little, Penticton P.L., British Columbia
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 984 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028971957
• ISBN-13: 978-0028971957
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,058,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for coaches, January 25, 2000

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Jon Guiffre (Vermont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of Research on Sport Psychology (Hardcover)

This book is tremendously valuable for the coach who is seeking to maximize his/her performance as a coach as well as maximize his/her players' performance. In the major areas of sport psych, the chapter editors have done all the research for you. In most cases they have broken down the information so that the everyday coach can understand at least some of the research results. Don't plan on curling up with this one on a Sunday afternoon though - 900 pages of pretty heavy stuff. Better use this one more as a reference book to solve problems or develop a strategy.