Sport Psychology in Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity

Sports psychology is an interdisciplinary science for the purpose of increased participation in sports and physical activity to improve health and wellbeing. It addresses everything from optimal performance and wellbeing of athletes to developing mental and social aspects of participation to systemi...

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Other Authors: Nielsen, Hilde G. (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2021
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Summary:Sports psychology is an interdisciplinary science for the purpose of increased participation in sports and physical activity to improve health and wellbeing. It addresses everything from optimal performance and wellbeing of athletes to developing mental and social aspects of participation to systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. This book introduces readers to topics within sports psychology with a special focus on motivation, behavior change, and personalities.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (142 p.)
ISBN:intechopen.95675
9781839697203
9781839697197
9781839697210
Access:Open Access