Sport Psychology & Sociology
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Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks
Encyclopedia of sport and exercise psychology [e-version] by ISBN: 9781452203836Publication Date: 2014
The sport psychologist's handbook [electronic resource] : a guide for sport-specific performance enhancement by ISBN: 0470863579Publication Date: 2006
Sport psychology [electronic resource] by
Summary: This volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series presents a concise summary of the science and practice of psychology in the context of sport. Psychological aspects central to sport performance such as motivation, cognition, stress, confidence, and mental preparation are examined and interventions designed to enhance individual and team performance are reviewed. Reflecting the breadth of the field, issues such as sport injury prevention and rehabilitation, athlete psychopathology, child and adolescent development, sport career termination, and the practice of sport psychology.
ISBN: 9781405173636Publication Date: 2009
Books
Group dynamics in exercise and sport psychology [electronic resource] : contemporary themes by ISBN: 9780415426640Publication Date: 2008
Handbook of sport psychology [electronic resource] by ISBN: 9780470068243Publication Date: 3rd ed. 2007
Performance Psychology : a Practitioner's Guide by
Performance Psychology: A Practitioner's Guide is a comprehensive, evidence-based text covering the key aspects of performance culture: performer development, preparation, training and execution. Written by a team of international contributors, including national coaches, training specialists, applied sports psychologists, clinicians and researchers, and building on strong links between theory and practice, the book shows how applied psychological methods and principles can be used to enhance performance
ISBN: 9780443067341Publication Date: 2011
Psychology of physical activity [electronic resource] : determinants, well-being, and interventions by ISBN: 9780415366649Publication Date: 2nd ed. 2008
Social psychology of exercise and sport [electronic resource] by ISBN: 9780335216185Publication Date: 2005
Sport and physical activity for mental health [electronic resource] by ISBN: 9781444324952Publication Date: 2010
Sport and Violence [electronic resource]: A Critical Examination of Sport by ISBN: 9780750684057Publication Date: 2009
Sports in society : issues and controversies in Australia and New Zealand by ISBN: 9780070145917Publication Date: 2009
Sport Psychology
Anger management in sport : understanding and controlling violence in athletes by ISBN: 9780736061681Publication Date: 2010
Motivating People to Be Physically Active by ISBN: 9780736072472Publication Date: 2nd ed. 2008Print and online.
Youth physical activity and sedentary behavior : challenges and solutions. by Call Number: 618.92398 YOUISBN: 9780736065092Publication Date: 2008
Sport Sociology
Globalizing sport : how organizations, corporations, media, and politics are changing sports by ISBN: 9781594517570Publication Date: 2010
True competition : a guide to pursuing excellence in sport and society by ISBN: 9780736074292Publication Date: 2009
Government Reports
- Participation in Sport and Physical Recreation, AustraliaAustralian Bureau of Statistics. 4177.0
- Perspectives on SportAustralian Bureau of Statistics. 4156.0
Key Journal Titles
- Sport in society Currently known as: Sport in Society: Cultures, Commerce, Media, Politics (2004 - current) Formerly known as Culture, Sport, Society (1998 - 2003)
Databases
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- SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new windowMain database for all aspects of Sport, including Sport Psychology and Sport Sociology. Use the limit options if you wish to search for journal articles only.
- MEDLINE This link opens in a new windowInternational database indexing biomedical literature. This database is useful for searching for information relating to addiction, biomedical research, human physiology, health policies, health promotion, nutrition, occupational health and epidemiological studies.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowInternational database indexing journals and books on all aspects of Psychology. Use the limit options if you wish to limit to journal articles only.