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Record Nr.

UNINA9910688288803321

Titolo

Sport Psychology in Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity / / edited by Hilde Nielsen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : IntechOpen, , 2021

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (142 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

796.0

Soggetti

Sports - Psychological aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Sommario/riassunto

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.