Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:
1. Sport psychology: a discipline and profession -- 2. Personality as a core characteristic of the individual -- 3.Self-confidence and intrinsic motivation -- 4. Goal perspective theory -- 5. Youth sports -- 6. Attention and concentration in sport and exercise -- 7. Anxiety, stress, and mood relationships -- 8. Alternatives to inverted-U theory -- 9. Cognitive and behavioral interventions -- 10. Coping and intervention strategies in sport -- 11. Goal setting in sport -- 12. Imagery and hypnosis in sport -- 13. Psychological skills training -- 14. Social psychology of sport -- 15. Aggression and violence in sport -- 16. Audience and self-presentation effects in sport -- 17.Team cohesion in sport -- Leadership and communication in sport -- Psychobiology of sport and exercise -- Exercise psychology -- 18. The psychology of athletic injuries and career termination -- 19. Negative aspects of sport and exercise.

Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications shows how concepts supported by current scientific research can be used to address issues and situations encountered everyday by physical activity specialists, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes. This introduction to sport and exercise psychology addresses practical issues, such as dealing with anxiety, arousal, and stress; developing coping, relaxation, motivation