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This new edition provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of sport and exercise psychology and their application in exercise and sport settings. New texts now come packaged with PowerWeb: Health & Human Performance! ... Read more

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The use of case studies is a well-established and effectivelearning method in business, law, and medical school, but its use is new to thefield of sport psychology. As the practice of sport psychology requires analysisof problems and decision making on a daily basis, the cases presented affordstudents the opportunity to think critically about practical situations andgenerate solutions to issues and problems. Rotella's new text offers realisticsituations to encourage the process of contemplation issues, posing andanswering relevant questions, discussing alternatives, and applying strategies.The cases are easily incorporated into class discussion and encourage relatingtheory to practice. Questions at the end of each case can be used to spur andprovide direction to discussion. ... Read more

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Winning the Mind Game
Review from
The Hypnotherapy Association Journal, December 2003

Winning The Mind Game
By John Edgette and Tim Rowan
Crown House Publishing Limited, Published September 2003

There is no doubt about the fact that during the past decade, hypnotherapy has certainly gained momentum and acceptance and has earned its place in the health care of many people.Techniques are used in a wide variety of problems many of them emotional and medical, but not exclusively so.Hypnosis is a valuable tool that can be used quickly and effectively to create influencing strategies in the subconscious mind to create lasting change within the patient.This can be to reduce anxiety or fight phobias.More and more it is also found to be an invaluable tool in the preparation of sportsmen.It can promote lasting changes within the athlete.

This exciting book contains a wide range of interventions that can be used by the therapist with sportsmen as individuals or as teams to enhance performance, etc.It includes: a clear step-by-step guide for working with sportsmen; a guide to using hypnosis with groups and teams; transcripts of proven successful interventions; detailed case studies; and details on how to promote this side of your business.It is a book ideal for anyone who works with sportsmen and teams with professionally or as a hobby.It also is an excellent guide to anyone who is already in the business of hypnotherapy to expand business into what is more commonly called these days, sports psychology.

This book leaves no stones unturned, no questions unanswered.It has been carefully written by its co-authors and is an immensely readable piece of literature.So much sport, in fact so much of life, is almost entirely dependent upon the way that we think so this book is that guide we have been looking for to help people "win the mind game".The book is easy-to-use and comprehensive and gives excellent step-by-step guidance for its development.I can think of a few football and cricket teams which could do with help at the moment.How about your local ??Well----it may be worth considering!!Highly recommended!! And I am only an armchair sportsman but I can see great potential for its use here.

David C. Slater

Winning the Mind Game
This book is directed towards the ones that coach athletes with the aim to improve performance, and deals with how one in a systematic way can use hypnosis for this purpose.The authors claim that the method they describe can be very successful but that there is a multitude of other ways that works at least as good.This humble attitude is kept throughout the book and contributes to a very pleasant reading atmosphere.The reader gets many interesting perspectives on sport psychology and many case stories can provide a source of inspiration for the coach or psychologist.A strength and weakness with this book is that it is very clear and detailed, sometimes too clear and detailed and even extracted, which perhaps makes the book more suitable for beginners in sports psychology.

Mark:4 (i.e. very much worth reading).

Dan Hasson, PQ Magazine Sweden

Winning the Mind Game
Reviewed by Trevor Silvester - The Hypnotherapy Journal Autumn 2003

There is a growing level of interest amongst athletes in the use of Hypnosis for performance enhancement. Having a performance coach is now an everyday experience for tennis players, golfers and athletes. In a world where success and failure (and millions of pounds) can be measured in slivers of a second, or millimetres of accuracy, anything that can bring an edge - legally - is worth investigating.

This book delivers a step-by-step guide for those interested in working with sports people. Their approach is based on a four step model which allows those new to this field to be clear about what to achieve and how to achieve it. They support this framework with clear case studies, transcripts of particular interventions, and interesting anecdotes.

I found their in-depth exploration of the use of particular trance phenomena in focusing the client on positive outcomes to be especially good. The authors are very much at the 'new hypnosis' end of the profession, not attributing the efficacy of a technique to the trance depth of the client, so the chapter on Alert Hypnosis explains the uses of, and how to achieve, an eyes-open trance state, as well as talking and walking while in hypnosis.

While the book is aimed at sports psychology it has relevance to any field where performance is an issue, and as such is a welcome addition to my bookshelf.

Crown House Publishing
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Exploring Sport Exercise Psychology, Second Edition, is intended forpsychologists, kinesiologists, physical education specialists, andstudents interested in exploring opportunities in sport and exercisepsychology. It provides an indispensable overview of applications,interventions, and practice issues in this up-and-coming field. Popular in terventions for peak performance (including imagery training, intensityregulation, modeling, and goal setting) are featured, along withpopulation-specific advice (includes college and elite athletes),strategies for enhancing physical and psychological well-being,specialization education and training, and tips on how to get started inthe field. Leaders in the field have been brought together to comment ontheir specific areas of expertise. Don't miss this useful guide to agrowing area of specialization. ... Read more

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Very Informative Book
This book was very informative about of all the aspects of sport psychology and becoming a sport psychologist. It had great examples with real athletes to prove points. It kept me interested and motivated me to learn more about the subject.

well-written and interesting read
This book provides a practical aspect to sport psychology.I will use this as a resource when I teach sport psychology courses in the future. ... Read more

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Revitalize your current practice!

Dr. Lesyk has drawn masterfully from the helping professions and the exercise sciences to present a detailed map of the intersections of psychotherapy, exercise, mental skills, and athletic performance. Above all, this is a ?useful' book.
--Mark B. Andersen, coordinator, Post Graduate Research Studies, Centre for Rehabilitation, Exercise, & Sport Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia

Apply the winning techniques of sport psychology to your current practice?and in so doing, attract a new population of clients, including both serious and recreational athletes, women, seniors, and kids at all levels of skill and experience. The author, a successful clinical and sport psychologist, gives detailed advice on the best way to include sport psychology in an existing practice. He also demonstrates how to apply cognitive-behavioral and social learning theories within a sport psychology context.

Filled with illustrative examples, this book provides suggestions for using sport psychology techniques when working with common nonsport-related issues, such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Also covered are clinical techniques for sport-specific issues, including training, competition, injury, failure, and success.

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Serious yet entertaining...
Most people who buy this book will do so as a text book, so there isn't much choice. However, if you are looking for information to "intervene" with an athlete and help produce better results, this is a great resource. The author is a respected sport psychologist and he keeps the information and strategies organized and user friendly. He backs it all up with real experiences with real clients who he's helped or attempted to help in terms of sports. Quality text.

A Handbook for Good Professional Practice
Intended for an audience of sport psychology professionals, this book is also extremely appropriate for anyone interested in addressing the practical needs of athletes. This might include the parent, coach, even fan into looking deeper into the psychological components of performance.

The book is well organized into multiple applied settings that explore models of intervention and special issues in counseling athletes. Specialists in sub-fields of sport psychology tackle sensitive areas in each chapter, for example, children in sport, working with a coach in a team setting, gender issues, providing services to student athletes, caring for injured athletes, over-training and burnout. Like other similar books in the field, (such as Williams (Editor) (1998) Applied Sport Psychology: Personal Growth to Peak Performance (3rd Ed)), 'Sport Psychology Interventions' gives a basic literature review for each chapter covered but also uses case studies taken from the experiences of well respected sport psychology professionals to demonstrate the effectiveness of interventions.

As a trainee sport psychologist, I found the format of the book particularly helpful because of the applied nature. Writing from both the educational and clinical perspectives, `Sport Psychology Interventions' is well supported by research, exploring many areas of ethical and intervention issues that any practicing professional in the area are likely to face. From this standpoint the book is an invaluable resource that can be developed to facilitate much discussion about delivery guidelines and `our' boundaries as health care and performance enhancement professionals. A worthwhile addition to your library. ... Read more

Book Description
In the newly revised and updated Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Third Edition, students and professionals will find a comprehensive array of information that bridges the gap between research and practice and captures the excitement of the world of sport and exercise.

Authors Robert Weinberg and Daniel Gould have revised every chapter of the popular text, incorporating the latest research and practice in sport and exercise psychology. They combine contemporary practical examples, case studies, and anecdotes to help readers better understand different theories, concepts, and research. In-depth questions at the end of each chapter guide readers from research to practice and enable readers to think critically.

The first and second editions of the text set new standards for introductory textbooks; this edition raises the bar to an even higher level with new artwork, photos, and a fresh design, making the text an exceptionally rich learning resource and professional reference tool. Each chapter includes up-to-date information. The following are new features of this third edition

· Extensive material on motivation, social loafing, and group development
· Expanded coverage of leaders in sport, including information on expectations, values, beliefs, and behavioral guidelines for coaches
· Research on anxiety and team-energizing strategies
· Comprehensive data on hypnosis phases, techniques, and their effects
· Details on the use of imagery in sport
· An entire section on goal mapping
· Updated information on eating disorders in sport
· A comprehensive section on exercise addiction
· Material on sport aggression, moral development, cooperation, and gender differences in competition

The seven-part text is organized in an easy-to-follow format that allows for quick topical searches. Key points are highlighted throughout to help readers identify the most important ideas. Special elements such as case studies, new research procedures and findings, and sample questionnaires and application procedures also enhance reader understanding.

Part I, "Getting Started," introduces the main ways knowledge is gained in sport psychology. It emphasizes the importance of teaming scientific and practical knowledge to better help students, athletes, and exercise enthusiasts.

Part II, "Understanding Participants," focuses on personal factors (such as personality characteristics, individual orientations, and emotions) that affect performance and psychological development in sport, physical education, and exercise settings.

Part III, "Understanding Sport and Exercise Environments," examines the situational factors that influence behavior in sport, physical education, and exercise settings.

Part IV, "Understanding Group Processes," outlines information on group interaction.

Part V, "Enhancing Performance," details the progress that has been made with psychological techniques to help people perform more effectively.

Part VI, "Enhancing Health and Well-Being," reviews the roles that psychological factors play in health, exercise, and wellness.

Part VII, "Facilitating Psychological Growth and Development," examines psychological development and well-being topics that are important to both society and sport and exercise psychology, such as children in sport, aggression in sport, and moral development and sportsmanship.

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, third edition, expertly captures the intrigue and excitement of the field while explaining basic concepts and principles.It shows how these concepts and principles can be applied to counseling, teaching, coaching, sports medicine, and fitness instruction.This completely updated text will help students and practitioners improve their comprehension and knowledge of the field of sport psychology. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Excellent undergraduate sport psychology textbook!
I used this book in my undergraduate and on-line graduate course in sport psychology since the first edition. This text does a good job of explaining theories and and describing sport psychology applications. Weinberg and Gould have developed a well organized, resourceful, and easy-to-read book that my students have enjoyed reading. College professors, this book has excellent ancillary materials.

Way of success
Suceeding in sport is not made by hazard.... it needs specific aptitudes that Mr WEINBERG et Mr GOULD explained very well in their booK. Please to the readers:can you give me the e mail ftom Mr Weinberg and Me Gould. Iwant to join them. Thank you. MICHEL REQUET ... Read more

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Edited by Joan L. Duda, PhD, this text provides a comprehensive review of measurement approaches within sport and exercise psychology. Over 50 of the world's leading experts in the field contribute to chapters addressing the historical, theoretical, and methodological foundations of existent measures. ... Read more

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This new edition provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of sport psychology and their application in exercise and sport settings. ... Read more

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Excellent Sport Psychology Text!
I currently use this text in our on-line undergraduate sport psychology course. Cox does a very good job of presenting research and application aspects of sport and exercise psychology. Students enjoy this easy-to-read text. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on March 1, 2000. The length of the article is 480 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Qualitative Techniques: Interview Method and Application to Research and Applied Settings in Pedagogy, Sport Psychology, and Exercise Science.(Brief Article)
Author: Grace Goc Karp
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2000
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: 71Issue: 1Page: A-18

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, published by American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) on September 1, 1996. The length of the article is 2361 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: A study on informed-consent forms used in exercise and sport psychology research was developed to determine readability levels, characterize the forms' appearance and compare the forms' mean readability level with the reading level of eighth-grade reading levels. Informed-consent forms and procedures within the realm of sport and exercise psychology can be enhanced by incorporating some or all of the 11 specific strategies assembled.

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Title: Readability of written informed consent forms used in exercise and sport psychology research.
Author: Bradley J. Cardinal
Publication: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (Refereed)
Date: September 1, 1996
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Volume: v67Issue: n3Page: p360(3)

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