The New Psychology of Sport and Exercise - The Social Identity Approach (Paperback)

'The Roger Federer, the Steffi Graf, the Usain Bolt of all books about the psychology of sport, packed with insight and wisdom' - Brian Viner, Sports writer and author of Pele, Ali, Lillee, and Me This is the first textbook to explore and explain the contribution of social groups and social identity to all aspects of sports and exercise - from leadership, motivation and communication to mental health, teamwork, and fan behaviour. In the context of increasing recognition of the importance of group processes for athletic performance, engagement in exercise and the business of sport, this book offers a new way of understanding, researching and practicing sport and exercise psychology Written by an international team of researchers at the cutting edge of efforts to apply social identity principles to the world of sport and exercise, this will be an essential resource for students, teachers and practitioners who are keen to be at the forefront of thinking and practice.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2020
First published:	2020
Editors:	S. Alexander Haslam • Katrien Fransen • Filip Boen
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	536
ISBN-13:	978-1-5264-8893-0
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Sports training & coaching > Sports psychology
LSN:	1-5264-8893-0
Barcode:	9781526488930

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