Advances in sport psychology

Editor Thelma S. Horn has assembled an exeptional group of researchers to report on the current and future trends of sport psychology. These contributors, all leading sport psychologists, present a discussion and critical analysis of the current state of knowledge for major research issues and offer clear recommendations for future research directions. This book features 13 chapters that include: an introduction to sport psychology that covers definitions, history, and an appraisal of various research methodologies; an in-depth look at the individual difference factors that affect a person’s behavior in sport and physical activity contexts; a discussion of the social-environmental factors that influence a participant’s behavior; and an examination of selected intervention techniques for enhancing performance or modifying the behavior of athletes and other physical activity participants.